A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE, BY ETIENNE DOIRAT, CIRCA 1725
A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE
BY ETIENNE DOIRAT, CIRCA 1725
The moulded Rance marble top above three shaped drawers, stamped thrice ‘E.DOIRAT’, the handles circa 1745-49 and struck with the 'C' couronné poinçon, some losses to veneers, with label
34 in. (86 cm.) high; 60 in. (152.5 cm.) wide; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 cm.) deep
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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.
Provenance
Collection Marczell von Nemes (1866-1930).
Acquired from Giuseppe Rossi, Turin, 1964.
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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED TURINESE COLLECTION (LOTS 22 - 25)
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A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE
BY ETIENNE DOIRAT, CIRCA 1725
The moulded Rance marble top above three shaped drawers, stamped thrice ‘E.DOIRAT’, the handles circa 1745-49 and struck with the 'C' couronné poinçon, some losses to veneers, with label
34 in. (86 cm.) high; 60 in. (152.5 cm.) wide; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 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.
Provenance
Collection Marczell von Nemes (1866-1930).
Acquired from Giuseppe Rossi, Turin, 1964.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED TURINESE COLLECTION (LOTS 22 - 25)