Lot Details
Lot 144
Louis XV Style Gilt-Metal Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Kingwood and Mahogany Commode
The serpentine-shape breche d'Alep marble top above a conforming case enclosing two drawers, the front and sides decorated with floral sprays and scrolling acanthus leaves, raised on cabriole legs with foliate decorated knees, chutes and sabots. Height 35 1/2 inches, width 62 inches, depth 26 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $31,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Commode: marble top appears to be in generally good condition; some chips to underside of rim edges; no apparent infilling or breaks; light scratching / scuffing to top; rough rim edge with chips along the back rim edge
Case: top drawer opens with ease; lower drawer is somewhat tight; small area of veneer loss on the rear side of the front flared leg on the proper right side of the commode; splitting to veneer is visible on the proper right side of the commode extending in a vertical direction from top to bottom; some additional splitting to the veneer on the proper left side; some nails that secure the mounts are missing; oak secondary wood; appears to retain all of its mounts; no locking key
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
Case: top drawer opens with ease; lower drawer is somewhat tight; small area of veneer loss on the rear side of the front flared leg on the proper right side of the commode; splitting to veneer is visible on the proper right side of the commode extending in a vertical direction from top to bottom; some additional splitting to the veneer on the proper left side; some nails that secure the mounts are missing; oak secondary wood; appears to retain all of its mounts; no locking key
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
No condition report? Click here to request one.