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326

Bernard Molitor

Betzdorf/Luxembourg 1755 – 1833 Fontainebleau

Commode. 1809-1812

Mahogany on oak; gilt bronze; marble. 80 x 130 x 66 cm (31 ½ x 51 ⅛ x 26 in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Bernard Molitor. Commode. 1809-1812.

Estimate:

EUR 6,000

 

- 8,000

USD 7,600

 

- 10,140

Sold for:

7,500 EUR (incl. premium)

Auctions 229-235

ORANGERIE. Selected Objects, Thursday, 27.11.2014

Information

Mahogany on oak; gilt bronze; marble. 80 x 130 x 66 cm (31 ½ x 51 ⅛ x 26 in.). Marking stamp under the marble sheet on the table support: 1521. Comparable objects: Commodes in Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe and Schloss Fasanerie (Hessische Hausstiftung).

Related literature: Ulrich Leben: Bernard Molitor. Leben und Werk eines Pariser Kunsttischlers, Bonn 1999, p. 74ff., p. 238f., no. 28/29a-d / Ders.: Bernard Molitor, London 1992, cat. no. 33A, 34, p. 183f..

Private collection, Berlin (1980s acquired at the Daxer & Marschall art dealership, Munich)