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Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
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A fine and large French late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and gilt bronze mounts, After a Model of The Commode Commandée Pour La Chambre de Louis XVI à Versailles (d. 1774) by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806). The two-drawer and two-side door "D" shaped commode fitted with a white and mottled grey marble top resting on the base with four armorial bronze figures emblematic of courage, force, Prudence and Tempérence. The centre marquetry panel with a floral still life and vase design flanked on each side by cherubs emblematic of Bienfaisance and Justice, below a sunburst mask ormolu mount; the lower apron cantered with a cobalt-blue sphere with fleur de liz applications surmounted by two floral cornucopias. The rounded sides each fitted with a cupboard door. The bronze mounts bear the casting stamp "L. Kahn" to the reverse, from the leading French 19th century bronzer Léon Kahn who is known for his high quality casting and chasing of French furniture. Kahn's furniture was mainly created from examples of French period works by Master ébénistes and "ébénistes du roi" like Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) and Guillaume Benneman (1750-1811), Paris, circa 1890.
Léon Kahn was a Parisian bronzier supplying finely chased ormolu and gilt bronze castings after models of some of the great 18th century ébénistes like Jean Henri Riesener, Guillaume Benneman and Pierre-Philippe Thomire to renown local cabinet makers working in Paris during the last quarter of the 19th century and early 20th century. Many of Kahn's pieces bear the stamp "L.Kahn" on the underside. Kahn's furnishings have been offered at international auction houses and have been highly regarded by antique dealers, collectors and auction experts alike.
Note: Please view our other almost identical commode being offered on 1stDibs which can make a pair to this one.
Measures: Height 38 1/4 inches (97.2 cm)
Width 82 inches (208.3 cm)
Depth 32 inches (81.3 cm).
- Similar to:Jean-Henri Riesener (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Width: 82 in (208.28 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. A truly beautiful and great quality commode in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. A very impressive commode with fine attention to detail and finish. Additional images available upon request.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A16751stDibs: LU179627938933
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