Lot 1911 - S19 Dr Sylvia Legrain Collection - Wednesday, 20. September 2023, 10.00 AM
ELEGANT COMMODE
Rococo, Berne, ca. 1765. By Mathäus Funk (1697–1783).
Walnut and burlwood inlaid in rectangular reserves and frieze fillets. Slightly trapezoidal, three-sided curved and cambered body on a cut-out frame and curved legs. Front with three sans-traverse drawers with brass fluting. Gilt bronze mounts. Drawers lined with Herrnhut paste paper. Moulded edge in "Rouge Suisse" marble top.
99 × 58 × 87 cm.
Restored. Few cracks.
Cf. Hermann von Fischer, Fonck à Berne, Berne, 2001, p. 101, fig. 167 (Type G6) depicts a similar commode with different marquetry.
Cf. Hermann von Fischer, Fonck à Berne, Berne, 2001, p. 101, fig. 167 (Type G6) depicts a similar commode with different marquetry.
CHF 6 000 / 9 000 | (€ 6 190 / 9 280)
Sold for CHF 6 250 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.