French Louis XV Period, Marquetry Commode Stamped, "MONDON”
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French Louis XV Period, Marquetry Commode Stamped, "MONDON”
About the Item
The same angled corners with a women’s head motif are found on several commodes by Etienne Doirat. The shape of this commode is found on many of Mondon’s commodes (e.g. Sale Étude Tajan, Paris, July 8, 1999, Lot 601 and Sale Étude Milon, Paris, March 16, 1998, Lot 112).
François I Mondon
François I Mondon was received as master craftsman around 1730. He collaborated several times with the furniture maker of the crown, Gilles Joubert. Several pieces delivered for the crown by Joubert were in fact stamped by Mondon.
Vetted Antique Shows/Fairs
The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show, New York, NY, 2008
Provenance
François Mondon, Paris, France
Private Collection, Paris, France
Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 51.25 in (130.18 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1730-1740
- Condition:There has been restoration characteristic of usage. Recently, this commode was cleaned and polished, its loose veneer was secured and slides were adjusted, all of its bronzes were cleaned, and a new key was made.
- Seller Location:Charleston, SC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U08110385776
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