A DUTCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, KINGWOOD, INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY COMMODE
22.11.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
10000GBP £ 10 000
| Auctioneer | CHRISTIE'S |
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| Event location | United Kingdom, London |
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ID 848611
Lot 39 | A DUTCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, KINGWOOD, INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY COMMODE
Estimate value
£ 10 000 – 15 000
ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHIJS HORRIX, CIRCA 1770
The shaped and moulded brocatelle marble top above two drawers inlaid sans traverse with a central cartouche with ribbon-tied floral branches above a basket of flowers on a table on a marble floor, flanked by two cartouches with ribbon-tied flower sprays, the sides similarly inlaid, the cabriole legs headed by floral and rocaille chutes and terminating in foliate sabots, the back with incised 'R.Lx.A', inscribed in ink 'M.H.' to top of carcase
34 1/2 in. (88 cm.) high; 53 in. (135 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: [email protected].
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Medium: | Fruitwood, Gold, Wood, Tulipwood |
| Historical era: | Period of Louis XV |
| Place of origin: | The Netherlands |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Dressers |
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Medium: | Fruitwood, Gold, Wood, Tulipwood |
| Historical era: | Period of Louis XV |
| Place of origin: | The Netherlands |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Dressers |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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