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18th C. Walnut Bordelaise Commode Bombé with Breccia Macchia Vecchia Marble Top
$7,200
£5,550.32
€6,308.64
CA$10,258.94
A$11,160.67
CHF 5,889.32
MX$134,226.30
NOK 74,291.42
SEK 69,139.94
DKK 47,115.20
About the Item
Masterfully hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, during the 1700s, this walnut commode has tremendous movement, with bombé curves on multiple planes. The form is embellished by the (original) breccia macchia vecchia marble top, which is red with large gray, cream, and gold inclusions. Deep molding accentuates the polished marble that has angular barbs surrounding the rounded front corners. The marble substantially overhangs the main body, which has a depth of less than 20 inches (max depth of the marble is 23 ½ inches), allowing the commode to be placed in rooms where space is at a premium, such as a bathroom or hallway.
Each of the three drawers has a pair of sinuous pulls with foliate mounts that flank a pierced keyplate, each with a tasseled key. The apron on all three sides is rife with undulation, but the front is exceptionally full of movement. A pair of long, splayed S-curve legs in the front helps accentuate the form of the apron. The back legs are not quite as curvaceous but still have a visible arc, while all four feet consist of a volute over a pad. Although there are no carved motifs, the walnut commode is still the work of a master-level 18th-century ébéniste, as evidenced by the wonderful curves and protrusions. Our commode would make an elegant addition to any setting.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 50.625 in (128.59 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1700s
- Condition:Repaired: The marble had previous restoration, coupled with more recent work. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Old wood worm damage, resulting in minor losses, most noticeably to the feet. Old restoration to the marble top, with more recent work. Three functioning locks, each with a tasseled key.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 325-201stDibs: LU906344742972
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