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Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor
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A fine Empire acajou mouchete mahogany commode in the manner of Bernard Molitor (1755-1833). A rectangular oak corpus veneered with acajou mouchete mahogany, with a grey marble top above a projecting frieze drawer adorned with five-pointed stars, below three drawers with lion mask handles flanked by tapering straight pilasters with figural mounts of Hercules herms, on a slightly projecting plinth, raised on paw-feet at the front and blocks at the back. The finely chased and cast Hercules herms of high quality, the bearded head with curly hair, his physical strength almost visible in the chiselled face, the lion skin hold together by a lion head clasp.
Bernard Molitor, of German origin, moved to Paris before 1778 and was one of the last ébénistes to work for the monarchy in France. His business was extremely successful and he counted not only Marie-Antoinette as a client but also other members of the Queen's circle. His furniture was characterised by the use of mahogany veneers embellished with finely cast mounts and his motifs were often inspired by contemporary events such as Napoleon's heroic campaigns, here depicting Hercules as Napoleon's image.
Comparative literature:
Ulrich Leben: Bernard Molitor. Leben und Werk eines Pariser Kunsttischlers, Bonn 1999, p. 74ff., p. 238f., no. 28/29a-d
Ulrich Leben: Bernard Molitor, London 1992, cat. no. 33A, 34, p. 183f.
- Attributed to:Bernard Molitor (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 46.46 in (118 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1805-1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU102748035773
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