Lot 77
  • 77

A LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND SATINWOOD TRICOTEUSE BY ROGER VANDERCRUSE, DIT LACROIX, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 75.5cm. high, 74cm. wide; 34cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 2ft. 5in., 1ft. 1¼in.
with one frieze drawer, stamped R. LACROIX JME, restorations

Condition

This piece is in good restored condition, the satinwood retaining a most attractive colour. The top with a repaired horizontal shrinking crack that is now hardly noticeable. One leg has been broken and professionally repaired. 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.
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Catalogue Note

RELATED LITERATURE
Kjellberg, P. Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1989.
Gasc, N. and Mabille, G. The Nissim de Camondo Museum, Paris, 1991. Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix (1727-1799) was received maître in 1755. The design for this tricoteuse was probably first conceived by the powerful Parisian marchand-merçiers, and made with minimal variations by ébénistes such as Martin Carlin (see Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1989, p. 160) or Jean-Henri Riesener, who supplied one to Marie-Antoinette at Saint-Cloud – now in the Musée Nissim de Camondo (cf. Gasc, N. and Mabille, G. The Nissim de Camondo Museum, Paris, 1991, p. 38).

A tricoteuse of nearly identical design, also by Roger Vandercruse, was sold Christie's London, 11 June 2003, lot 51.