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LOT 7

Lot 7

Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730

Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730
Lot 7 Details
Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730

the shaped marble top over three drawers in a bombé chest impressed 'C.I. Dufour' and 'JME' on top of the front right support
35 x 51 x 25.5 in — 88.9 x 129.5 x 64.8 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $4,612.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730
  • Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730
  • Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Marble Top Commode en Tombeau by Charles Joseph Dufour, c.1730
Provenance:

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 1978, lot 95
Christie's, New York, "Collection of Mr and Mrs Franklin Groves", October 15, 1988, Lot 73

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition solid, with no veneer loss, Marble intact. No loss to hardware or ormolu mounts.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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