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A Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted amaranth, tulipwood, kingwood and holly banded table à ouvrage circa 1775, in the manner of Pierre Montigny
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Amaranth, kingwood, tulipwood
- 72.5cm. high, 49cm. wide, 41cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 1ft. 7½in., 1ft. 4¼in.
the hinged top enclosing a well above a frieze with a side drawer, remounted, with a label to the underside Inventory 1838
Provenance
Most probably purchased by Arthur Hill-Trevor, 3rd Viscount Dungannon (1798 – 1862) for 3, Grafton Street, London;
According to a label to the underside moved to Brynkinalt Hall, Denbighshire before 1838 and thence by descent.
According to a label to the underside moved to Brynkinalt Hall, Denbighshire before 1838 and thence by descent.
Condition
Overall in very good conserved condition. The drawer has one repair to the lining and there are some minor repairs to the veneer to the front notably at the key hole. The swag mounts have possibly been re-gilt. With some minor old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This table a ouvrage relates to a group of small tables attributed to Montingy. An almost identical table stamped Montigny, with a hinged top and side drawer, formerly in a grand Belgian collection was sold Sotheby’s, Monaco, 18 June 1989, lot 862. A further table with identical grotesque mounts to the front and sides was sold Christie’s, Monaco 17 June 2000, lot 257. Although not stamped it is attributed to Montigny and sold for nearly $130,000. For further information on Montigny please see next lot.