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French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top

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A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'Alep Marble-Top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Circa: 1870-1880. The finely detailed commode with rounded sides, finely chased ormolu mounts with their original mercury gilt, a single center apron drawer with wreath ormolu pulls and an acanthus plate, above a a pair of large drawers centered with a marquetry design depicting an ewer with flowers flanked by a wicker basket filled with fruits, flowers and music instruments tied with ribbons. The serpentine sides doors and lateral panels with an intricate parquetry design and a storage compartment with a single shelf. This Fine commode is also known as the "Fontainebleau Commode" as Riesener's Model of The Commode du Concordat at Le Château de Fontainebleau. Circa: Paris, 1880-1890. Measures: Height: 37 inches (94 cm) Width: 60 1/4 inches (153.1 cm) Depth: 20 3/8 inches (51.8 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 60.25 in (153.04 cm)Depth: 20.38 in (51.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Paris, 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Marble top has restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and great quality commode. Overall condition is very good having recently been professionally refinished. The marble top has professional restorations. Two keys. Please view all images for an accurate condition report view.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2632 - Lot 11383 1stDibs: LU1796229878232
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