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The Excellence of 18th-Century Furniture According to Mathieu Criaerd

Published on , by Claire Papon
Auction on 10 June 2022 - 13:30 (CEST) - Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

The highlight of a classic sale, this commode stamped by Mathieu Criaerd (1689-1776) has everything going for it: size, originality, quality marquetry and above all, bronzes.

Mathieu Criaerd (1689-1776), commode with doors opening to two drawers, two satinwood... The Excellence of 18th-Century Furniture According to Mathieu Criaerd

Mathieu Criaerd (1689-1776), commode with doors opening to two drawers, two satinwood and rosewood veneer leaves inlaid with diamond points in crosses, Aleppo breccia marble top, chased gilded bronze, Louis XV period, 91.5 x 176 x 67.5 cm/36.02 x 69.29 x 26.57 in.
Estimate: €80,000/120,000

Although collectors have been shying away from 18 th -century furniture for about 10 years, "outstanding" pieces are an exception. The sale's expert Jacques Bacot expects this commode to largely surpass its estimate due to its good state of preservation…
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Friday 10 June 2022 - 13:30 (CEST) - Live
Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés
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