Lot 186
  • 186

A LOUIS XV GILT AND RED LACQUERED AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED TABLE EN CHIFFONNIÈRE mid-18th century, stamped Gosselin JME, extensively redecorated

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Antoine Gosselin (1731-1794), maître in 1752
  • oak, bronze, leather
  • height 29 in.; width 12 3/4 in.; depth 10 1/4 in.
  • 74 cm; 32.5 cm; 26 cm

Condition

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Top with cracks, losses, small chips and inpainting. Polychomre decoration later, now with cracks, losses and later varnish. Underside with some old worm damage. Mounts with some rubbing and oxidation. Leather inlay with stains,, marks and some scuffs, possibly replaced. In good condition.
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