Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design, 3 Sessions: Fall 2020

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 182

Jules Leleu Macassar Commode/Sideboard

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Jules Leleu (French, 1883-1961)
Marking(s); notes: see Additional Information
Country of origin; materials: France; Macassar ebony, gilt bronze, mother of pearl
Dimensions (H, W, D): 40"h, 68"w, 20"d
Additional Information: Cabinet has floral motif marquetry with mother of pearl details. The splayed legs have gilded bronze decorative elements and sabots on the front feet. Two doors on the piece reveal fixed shelving. Per the consignor, the cabinet had a label prior to refinishing. A photograph of the label, which is no longer present, is included in the listing. The label is signed, numbered 28234 and dated 1956. Reference: The House of Leleu, Francoise Siriex, ppg. 47, 61.

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Condition

very good, patina to metal, some light scratches, refinished, wear consistent with age and light use