- 49
A fine pair of Bavarian Rococo commodes, after François de Cuvilliés, probably Munich mid 18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 84.5 by 125 by 60 cm.
the shaped marble tops cream-coloured with a section in red, the corpus of pine and linden-wood, applied with carved wood foliate scrolls and strapwork forming cartouches, flowers issuing from cornucopiae, fitted with two drawers, the drawer pulls and escutcheon plates of gilt bronze, the bottom rails carved and pierced en suite, the legs lightly scrolled with sturdy lower section wrapped in acanthus, entirely overpainted in cream colour over faux bois, underside with labels, both numbered in ink 161, and individually numbered 271 and 272
Apparently made en suite to the console tables, lots 46 and 47 and the Rococo commodes, lot 48.
Apparently made en suite to the console tables, lots 46 and 47 and the Rococo commodes, lot 48.
Condition
Structure sound, cream-coloured paint chipped in several places; one commode lacking corner section on lower right of upper drawer, border section lower left of lower drawer, small section of foliate decoration loose at left side but extant, the skirt with sections missing; the other commode also with loss to cream-colour decoration, vertical crack through right side, front skirt with missing small sections on right end and part of carved foliage bottom centre, marble tops probably later.
"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."