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Commode of the French King Louis XVI, After Henri Riesener, Paris, 19th Century

About the Item

Made in hardwood, of a splayed half-ellipsoid form, with marquetry latticework in mahogany and further fine woods, with two “sans traverse” drawers with floral marquetry on a trapezoid panel, large lavish bronze mounts on the angles and sides depicting the virtues of courage, strength, prudence and moderation. The piece has 1 door on each side with compartments, and with an original marble top. Two-drawer bodies with side doors on four legs running across the walls. Royal insignia with the Borbonian lilies. This chest of drawers is a copy of the much-admired original "La Commode Commandée Pour La Chambre de Louis XVI à Versailles", produced by Jean - Henri Riesener (1734-1806) in 1775 for King Louis XVI for his private rooms in Versailles. It is now at the Musée Condé at Castle Chantilly. Lit.: Christian Baulez, Versailles - deux siècles d'histoire de l'art, p. 95, Editions Faton 2007 Les ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle français, p. 188, fig. 3, Hachette 1963 Cte François de Salverte, Les ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle, plate LVII under F. De Nobele, Paris 1975.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 79.93 in (203 cm)Depth: 31.11 in (79 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2528321502212
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