Lot Essay
Probably René Dubois, maître in 1755, who continued to use the stamp of his father, Jacques Dubois
Details
A LOUIS XV/XVI LACQUERED BRONZE-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, KINGWOOD AND AMARANTH COMMODE
CIRCA 1770, STAMPED I DUBOIS JME TWICE
Of breakfront outline with veined red marble top with molded edge above two drawers inlaid sans traverse with geometric lines, the apron with lion's mask and classical urn mount on angled cabriole legs ending in gilt sabots (lacks chutes)--33½in. (85cm.) high, 45½in. (116cm.) wide, 21in. (53cm.) deep
CIRCA 1770, STAMPED I DUBOIS JME TWICE
Of breakfront outline with veined red marble top with molded edge above two drawers inlaid sans traverse with geometric lines, the apron with lion's mask and classical urn mount on angled cabriole legs ending in gilt sabots (lacks chutes)--33½in. (85cm.) high, 45½in. (116cm.) wide, 21in. (53cm.) deep
Provenance
Poulet, Paris, bought before 1933 by Miss Tolfree for $1800
Formerly in the White Parlour at Winterthur
Formerly in the White Parlour at Winterthur