Lot 38
- 38
A gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood, amaranth and satiné parquetry table, Louis XV, stamped CRIAERD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- tulipwood, leather, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 71 cm., larg. 97 cm., prof. 56 cm. ; Height 28in., width 38¼in., depth 22in.
the shaped top with a central pull out lectern flanked on either side by a hinged parquetry board, above a frieze with two short and one long central drawer, on cabriole legs ending in sabot feet
Provenance
- Collection of Cécile Sorel;
- Sale Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 7 December 1928, lot 174;
- Collection of Armand Esders;
- Sale Paris, 28 mai 1941, lot 90;
- Sale Palais Galliera, Paris, le 10 décembre 1971, lot 72
- Sale Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 7 December 1928, lot 174;
- Collection of Armand Esders;
- Sale Paris, 28 mai 1941, lot 90;
- Sale Palais Galliera, Paris, le 10 décembre 1971, lot 72
Literature
- J. Nicolay, L'art et la manière des maîtres ébénistes français au XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1976, p. 123, fig. C (illustrated)
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
There are some restorations to the veneer as expected.
The leather of the writing board is later.
One element of the back of the writing board is missing and the writing board cannot stand up.
The gilding of the ormolu elements is rubbed and tarnished.
The construction is firm.
An elegant writing table with nice 'frisage' and marquetry patterns. Graceful design by a famous cabinetmaker.
"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
Mathieu Criaerd, received Master in 1738.
Mathieu Criaerd (1689-1776), was born into an important family of cabinetmakers on the rue Faubourg Saint-Antoine and supplied furniture to Jean-François Oeben and marchands merciers such as Thomas-Joachim Hébert. Many of his pieces were delivered to members of the Royal Family and aristocracy, such as the commode in the Cabinet Intérieur of the Dauphin at Versailles (Castle of Versailles, inv. V4948), and the commode and the encoignure for Comtesse de Mailly for the Château de Choisy (Musée du Louvre, inv. OA 11292 and OA 9533).
Mathieu Criaerd (1689-1776), was born into an important family of cabinetmakers on the rue Faubourg Saint-Antoine and supplied furniture to Jean-François Oeben and marchands merciers such as Thomas-Joachim Hébert. Many of his pieces were delivered to members of the Royal Family and aristocracy, such as the commode in the Cabinet Intérieur of the Dauphin at Versailles (Castle of Versailles, inv. V4948), and the commode and the encoignure for Comtesse de Mailly for the Château de Choisy (Musée du Louvre, inv. OA 11292 and OA 9533).