An 18th Century French Commode

  • Stock ID: 14847
  • Reference No: MX1152

An 18th century French Louis XV period, solid oak commode of excellent proportions, the shaped and moulded timber top above five drawers (with the fifth drawer hidden between the top two drawers), the serpentine front with an apron decorated with haut-relief carved flowers. The timbers of this piece are very well-burnished and have a wonderful and luminous patination. Please note the quality of the large fire-gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. This commode is from the early part of the century and typically displays early construction techniques. Area of Paris, circa 1730.

Condition report: Complete, in excellent and original condition. All restoration work has now been carried out by our conservation workshop.
Dimensions: 128 x 57 cm (60 cm at centre), height 83.5 cm.
Status: Available

  • Price: AU$12,000.00

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