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A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood and satinwood tricoteuse by Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix, circa 1760
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze, tulipwood, satinwood
- 75.5cm. high, 74cm. wide; 34cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 2ft. 5in., 1ft. 1¼in.
the dished rectangular top with rounded ends and gilt-bronze rim fitted with one frieze drawer above a pair of shaped trestles joined by an undertier with pierced gallery, on splayed legs; decorated overall with dot-trellis parquetry; stamped R. LACROIX JME
Literature
Related literature
P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1989
N. Gasc and G. Mabille, The Nissim de Camondo Museum, Paris, 1991
P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1989
N. Gasc and G. Mabille, The Nissim de Camondo Museum, Paris, 1991
Condition
This piece is in very good conserved condition, the satinwood retaining a most attractive colour. The top with a repaired horizontal shrinking crack that is now hardly noticeable. Some small losses to veneer of legs. It 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
Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix (1727-1799), received maître in 1755
The design for this tricoteuse was probably first conceived by the powerful Parisian marchand-merciers, and made with minimal variations by ébénistes such as Martin Carlin (see Kjellberg, op. cit., p. 160) or Jean-Henri Riesener, who supplied one to Marie-Antoinette at Saint-Cloud – now in the Musée Nissim de Camondo (cf. Mabille, op. cit., p. 38).
A tricoteuse of nearly identical design, also by Roger Vandercruse, sold Christie's London, 11 June 2003, lot 51.