A French bois Citronnier and Amaranth table de Chevet (Sothebys London, 6 December 2011 - lot 86)
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A French late 18th/ early 19th century ormolu and Wedgwood-type plaque mounted citronnier and amaranth petite commode
in the manner of Adam Weisweiler
the rectangular top inset with a medallion depicting a seated female figure dressed in Classical robes and three Graces, each angle with a circular medallion, above a push-button release frieze drawer and a pair of cupboard doors, the front and sides decorated with further similar blue and white plaques, on square tapering legs and bronze block feet, 62cm wide, 40.5cm deep, 75.5cm high (24" wide, 15.5" deep, 29.5" high).
Estimate:
£10,000 - 15,000
€12,000 - 18,000
US$ 15,000 - 23,000

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Cecile de Rothschild (1913-1995), sold from her collection, Christie's Paris, 11 March 2003, lot 412.

Category: Furniture / European Furniture and Works of Art

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