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Louis XV Period Ormolu and Marble Mounted Commode

$20,321.45
£15,000
€17,533.61
CA$28,046.65
A$31,418.45
CHF 16,371.88
MX$383,240.21
NOK 208,048.98
SEK 196,175.36
DKK 130,866.08

About the Item

A Louis XV period ormolu and marble mounted commode. French, 18th century. Measures: height 84cm, width 122cm, depth 68cm. With a veined grey marble top set above two small and two long drawers, and with a partial stamp and the letters 'JME,' this fine piece is a rare Louis XV period commode. Exemplifying the style of the time, with large curving forms, and bombe sides, this commode features gilt elements to the front of each draw, with further gilt foliate motifs in the centre and top and bottom of the front corners. An important surviving example of the time, this piece is full of antique style, grandeur, and presence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Marks in polish to certain areas.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 171781stDibs: LU956331494612

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