A LOUIS XVI AMARANTH, SYCAMORE AND TULIPWOOD MARQUETRY DEMI-LUNE COMMODE, LATE 18TH CENTURY
A LOUIS XVI AMARANTH, SYCAMORE AND TULIPWOOD MARQUETRY DEMI-LUNE COMMODE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The grey veined marble top above two drawers
32 in. (81.5 cm.) high; 32 ½ in. (82.5 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Provenance
Mercier - Velliet - Thullier, Lille, 21 June 1992, lot 202.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY OF A SWISS PRIVATE COLLECTOR (LOTS 78 - 89)
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A LOUIS XVI AMARANTH, SYCAMORE AND TULIPWOOD MARQUETRY DEMI-LUNE COMMODE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The grey veined marble top above two drawers
32 in. (81.5 cm.) high; 32 ½ in. (82.5 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Provenance
Mercier - Velliet - Thullier, Lille, 21 June 1992, lot 202.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY OF A SWISS PRIVATE COLLECTOR (LOTS 78 - 89)