Lot 306: Louis XV Marble-top Tulipwood- and Kingwood-veneered Petite Commode, Paris, marked "LARDIN" at each corner for André Antoine Lardin (17

Name: Louis XV Marble-top Tulipwood- and Kingwood-veneered Petite Commode, Paris, marked "LARDIN" at each corner for André Antoine Lardin (17
Brand: Skinner
SKU: abdcd731d8

Est: $600 USD - $800 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USOctober 11, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Louis XV Marble-top Tulipwood- and Kingwood-veneered Petite Commode, Paris, marked "LARDIN" at each corner for André Antoine Lardin (1724-1790), with additional "ME" guild mark to one side, serpentine, with three drawers each with crossbanding and string-inlaid veneers, ormolu hardware, and a pendant apron, raised on sabot-mounted feet, ht. 33, wd. 35, dp. 16 in.

N.B. Lardin (maître, 1750) was particularly respected for the quality of his veneers.

Artist or Maker

André Antoine (1724) Lardin

Condition Report

Marble possibly later. Hardware not original, one mount to foot loose (lacking nails). Scattered lifting, losses, cracking, and restorations to veneer. Refinished.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

October 11, 2014, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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