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French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand

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A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and Breche D'Alep marble commode, signed F. Durand. This stunning two drawer Sans Traverse (without a crossbar) commode is richly decorated with fanciful and richly chased Ormolu mounts, while being raised by four cabriole legs. The bottom of the legs display wrap around Ormolu sabots below Ormolu chutes and top corner mounts with a central cabochon surrounded by foliate scrolls. The drawers are elegantly inlaid with Kingwood floral marquetry continuing across both doors. The floral inlays are framed within wonderfully pierced scrolled Ormolu mounts and scrolled protruding handles. The sides are also inlaid in the same manner and set within a double pierced Ormolu frame with foliate details. Above lays its original and thick Breche D'Alep marble top. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, Paris (1839-1920) Maison Durand was established in 1870 Paris, producing top quality 18th century style furniture. Durand participated at the Exposition Universelle in 1889, where he received a silver medal. Durand was commended as a very talented and modest cabinetmaker creating furniture of the highest caliber, not only the creator but also the designer of each piece, and notably following in the footsteps of Masters such as Beurdeley and Dasson. In 1890 his son Frederic-Louis joined him and the firm was renamed Durand et Fils
  • Creator:
    Gervais Durand (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 62.75 in (159.39 cm)Depth: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 146811stDibs: LU949945265782

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