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Lot Essay
An inkstand of this model also covered in Japanese lacquer in the Wallace Collection, London is discussed P. Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, London 1996, vol. I., pp. 320-322, No. 78 (F. 109). Stamped with the 'C' Couronné poinçon, it serves to date this model to 1745-1749. Another lacquer inkstand from the San Donato sale was sold March 24, 1870, lot 294.
A slightly larger inkstand of this model but veneered in floral marquetry was sold from the collection of Lady Foley, Christie's, London, March 17, 1960, lot 28.
A related lacquer inkstand was sold in the sale of the collection of Madame Monvoison, January 20-21, 1845 described as '75 Encrier en laque noir à dessins d'or, garni en bronze doré'.
For a discussion on the passion in 18th Century France for objects reusing imported lacquer and the marchand-merciers' role in meeting that demand see J. Whitehead, The French Interior in the 18th Century, London, 1993, pp. 185-189.
A slightly larger inkstand of this model but veneered in floral marquetry was sold from the collection of Lady Foley, Christie's, London, March 17, 1960, lot 28.
A related lacquer inkstand was sold in the sale of the collection of Madame Monvoison, January 20-21, 1845 described as '75 Encrier en laque noir à dessins d'or, garni en bronze doré'.
For a discussion on the passion in 18th Century France for objects reusing imported lacquer and the marchand-merciers' role in meeting that demand see J. Whitehead, The French Interior in the 18th Century, London, 1993, pp. 185-189.