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Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later

$6,800
£5,211.38
€5,989.56
CA$9,550.93
A$10,689.26
CHF 5,595.44
MX$129,855.10
NOK 71,047.92
SEK 67,045.85
DKK 44,692.67

About the Item

This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular barbs where the curves meet. Each drawer has a scalloped leaf keyplate flanked by a pair of bronze drop pulls, with the bronze hardware inset within painted cream panels (a rectangle surrounds the pulls, while an oval encircles the escutcheon). The slightly overhanging top has quarter-round edges and mirrors the curvaceous shape of the drawers. There is also a painted cream molding on the top that follows the prevailing form of the chest of drawers. The sides are more linear, with deeply recessed rectangular panels adorned with cavetto molding and canted corners. Originally hand-carved in Southern Germany in the 1700s, some of the sections have been replaced by more recent, yet still antique, pieces of wood. The gray paint with cream panels is also more recent, and it has been intentionally distressed to present a more aged finish. Supported by four large, bun feet, our painted serpentine commode would be a wonderful addition to any bedroom.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 54.25 in (137.8 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s with more recent elements
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Traces of old restoration work. Additions or alterations made to the original: Originally from the 1700s, more recent elements have been added, such as sections of the drawers, the back, and the painted finish. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition. Slight age separations. Old restoration, including incorporating newer, yet still antique elements. Painted more recent, with intentional losses and rubs. Each drawer has functional lock with its own key.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 224-61stDibs: LU906340134992

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