Important painted commode, Louis XV, attributed to J.W. VAN DER AUVERA (Johann Wolfgang van der Auvera, died 1756) and F. HUNDT (Ferdinand Hundt, 1704-1758), Wurzburg, circa 1735/40.

Exceptionally fine carved softwood with shells, garlands, scrolls, cartouches, leaves and frieze, painted red and parcel gilt. Replaced grey/pink speckled marble top. Paint restored. 145x66x80 cm. Estimation : 160 000 / 260 000 CHF

Provenance:
-Formerly in a royal collection, Germany.
- Galerie Koller Zurich 10.11.1988 (Lot No. 1073).
- From an important English collection.
- Illustrated in: J. Miller, World Styles from Classical to Contemporary, London 2005; p. 84.

Vente du Jeudi 18 septembre 2008. Meubles et Objets d'Art. Koller - CH-8031 Zurich. Tel: + 41/44/445 63 63