A gilt-bronze-mounted amaranth and floral marquetry commode stamped J Popsel JME Louis XV/XVI Transitional, circa 1765

with a fleur-de-pêche marble top above three long drawers, the sides inlaid with a ribbon-tied floral bouquet, within a strapwork panel

Dr. Herbert Morley Fletcher, 98, Harley Street, London.
Sold Hampton & Son's, London, November 5th, 1934, lot 119 to the vendor's cousin.
Thence by descent.

The marble top is in good condition. There is some minor surface losses and chipping at the sides of natural faults in the figure of the marble. Of pleasing proportions this lot is generaly in good condition. The attractive mounts are tarnished. There is some lifting to veneers however this lifting is fairly cosmetic. There are age seperations running verticaly through each side. The top drawer has a minor slither of patched veneer to the top left. The escutheon on the lower drawer has a very old fracture.
"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."

Comparative Literature:
P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe siecle, Paris, 1998, p.666, for a very similar commode by the same maker.

Jean Popsel received Master 1755.