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A RÉGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED VERNIS MARTIN AND KINGWOOD COMMODE circa 1715
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, kingwood, oak, pine, marble
- height 33 1/2 in.; width 47 3/4 in.; depth 24 1/2 in.
- 85.5 cm; 121.5 cm; 62.5 cm
Provenance
The Collection of Brooke Astor
A. and R. Ball, New York
A. and R. Ball, New York
Literature
Hans Huth, Lacquer of the West, Chicago, 1971, pl. 221.
Condition
Top probably later and with chips, abrasions and restored break. Scattered age and construction cracks and some restorations to veneer. Vernis Martin with scattered cracks, some flaking, losses and old restorations; recommend stabilizing in areas. Deep dents to Vernis Martin around drawer pulls. Keyplates possibly later. Ormolu with oxidation, rubbing and surface dirt.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
By utilizing natural wood in combination with the Vernis Martin technique, this commode emulates similar pieces in which woods were combined with costly Chinese or Japanese lacquer panels in a highly distinctive and fashionable manner. These commodes are characteristic of the production of marchands merciers such as Hennebert and Charles Darnault. The inventory prepared after the death of the marquise O'Heilly in 1731 includes such commode: "une commode de bois verni de la Chine placqué et bois de violette..." For Régence commodes of this type, see Thibaut Wolvesperges, Le Meuble Français en Laque au XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 2000, p. 47, fig. 33 and p. 77, fig. 57.