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A gilt-bronze mounted kingwood commode Régence, circa 1730, twice stamped FL for François Lieutaud
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Kingwood, bronze, marble
- 87cm. high, 129cm. wide, 63cm. deep; 2ft. 10¼in., 4ft. 3in., 2ft. ¾in.
the grey mottled marble top above two short drawers and two long drawers
Condition
An attractive piece in overall good conserved condition. The apparently original marble top in good condition. The veneered drawer fronts with some minor signs of secure cracking as to be expected and some areas of replaced veneer to the moulding. Some old chips to the front of the drawer linings and the gilding to the fluting has been refreshed. The original gilt-brass mounts with some minor tarnishing which may benefit from cleaning according to taste. Otherwise this piece is ready to place.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Grandfather of the famous watchmaker Lieutaud, François Lieutaud was born around 1665 in Marseille to a family of sculptors. He became a master cabinetmaker in 1710. Like André-Charles Boulle, he produced his own high quality mounts in gilt-bronze of which those employed on the current lot relate to other stamped examples by him.