Lot 14: A GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED IVORY, POLYCHROME STAINED HORN AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS CONTRE-PARTIE BOULLE MARQUETRY AND EBONY COMMODE ATTRIBUTED TO NICHOLAS SAGEOT (1666-1731), STAMPED I. DUBOIS, LOUIS XIV, CIRCA 1710, PROBABLY RESTORED BY JACQUES DUBOIS AROUND 1750 |

with a bowed gilt-bronze-banded top centred by a roundel depicting figures hunting rabbits in a landscape flanked by latticework cartouches suspending floral swags with squirrels eating nuts in the manner of Jean Berain and strapwork and scrolling foliage, with a flower-filled vase at each front corner, above two short and two long drawers inlaid with a vase of flowers flanked by scrolling foliage with spirally-twist handles terminating in a foliate cast backplate, the corners mounted with a bearded male mask entwined by a serpent and with bat's wings and scrolls, the sides similarly decorated and inlaid with a geometric cartouche, the whole applied with gilt-bronze trelliswork banding throughout on scrolled foliate cast feet

84cm. high, 131cm. wide, 66cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 4ft. 3½in., 2ft. 2in.

In overall good restored condition. The colour overall is less yellowish slightly darker and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph.The roundel on the top with the rabbit hunt scene has been restored as have the vases and swags. The rear feet cut and replaced. There is evidence that the commode previously had an apron. Old minor marks, dents, chips and scratches which are hardly noticeable commensurate with age and normal usage. Some very minor rubbing to the central section of the gilt-bronze handles. This can be placed immediately.
"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."

With Partridge Fine Art, London.
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection together with lots 31, 36 and 38.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .