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French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Commode
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A fine French palatial 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" medallion commode with a Fleur de Pêche marble top, after a model by Beneman & Stökel, The gilt bronze panels after Clodion. The bronze mounts bear the casting stamp "L. Kahn" to the reverse, from the leading French 19th century bronzier 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). The lockplate stamped "Duvivier - Paris - 77 fg St. Antoine". Circa: Paris, 1900.
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.
Measure: Height 36 1/4 inches (92.1 cm)
Width 70 3/8 inches (178.8 cm)
Depth 25 7/8 inches (65.7 cm).
- Attributed to:Léon Kann (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Width: 70.38 in (178.77 cm)Depth: 25.88 in (65.74 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful commode in great condition. The Some gilt on a few pieces is rubbed.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A20211stDibs: LU179628413863
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