Property from a Coral Gables Private collects ion
A Pair of Louis XVI Mahogany Side Cabinets by Jean-François Leleu, Second Half 18th Century
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April 21, 04:25 PM GTNN
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
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Property from a Coral Gables Private collects ion
A Pair of Louis XVI Mahogany Side Cabinets by Jean-François Leleu, Second Half 18th Century
each stamped twice J.F.LELEU and JME; with grey veined marble tops, raised on toupie feet, the doors now with glazed panels, and the interiors later fitted with two shelves
Jean-François Leleu (1729-1807), maître in 1764
height 36 in.; width 26 in.; depth 14 ¼ in.
91.4 cm; 66 cm; 36.2 cm
The collects ion of Dr. Alexandre Benchoufi, sold Replica Shoes 's New York, 9 November 2006, lot 127
Jean-François Leleu (1729-1807), maître in 1764
Along with Jean-Henri Riesener, Jean-François Leleu apprenticed in the workshop of Jean-François Oeben. After Oeben's death and Riesener marrying Oeben's widow, Leleu left the atelier to obtain his letters of maîtrise and set up his workshop first in the Chaussée de la Cointrescarpe and then on the rue Royale. He became almost instantly successful and his clients included the Prince de Condé, Madame du Barry, Baron d'Ivry and the Marquis de Marigny.
