18Th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode With Marble Top
Stock No
3358
2014
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Item Description
An 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Marquetry Commode of Small Size with Marble Top.
This lovely commode is of unusually small size for a piece of this sort. The finely figured grey and white marble top is original, as is all the metalwork which includes drop handles with central cast paterae detailing and escutcheon plates with laurel wreaths. Having two drawers with geometric strung borders and the pilasters are inlaid with neoclassical harebells. The apron has additional inlaid floral detailing with nicely executed shading giving additional depth to the image and framed with further bands of stringing. There is also inlaid mock fluting to the tops of the legs which are square tapering and inlaid. The sides of the commode are panelled and also inlaid with additional harebells and strung details.
The commode has a lovely surface and colour.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 81cm W: 91cm D: 46cm
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1858 882005
+44 (0)7811 127428
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