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A Louis XV bois satiné, kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry commode by Hubert Hansen, mid-18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood, tulipwood, parquetry marble
- 85cm. high, 80cm. wide, 48cm. deep; 2ft. 9½in., 2ft. 7½., 1ft. 7in.
The serpentine shaped breche marble top above two drawers, the angles and apron with foliage mounts, on tapering legs with sabots, stamped H. HANSEN
Provenance
La Vieille Fontaine, Lausanne.
Condition
In good conserved condition. There are minor restorations and fillings to veneer, one small piece of which is lifting and in need of attention. The gilt-bronze mounts, partly re-gilt, display faint tarnishing and loss of colour and would benefit from a light clean.
"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
Hubert Hansen (active 1747–1756), received maître 1756