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Louis XV-XVI Transitional Style Marquetry Petit Commode Stamped G. Durand

$4,500
£3,381.59
€3,921.88
CA$6,317.33
A$7,010.02
CHF 3,697.61
MX$85,577.34
NOK 46,782.02
SEK 43,815.15
DKK 29,268.25

About the Item

A petit floral marquetry commode or chiffoniere (what-not table or chest ) in the transitional style of Louis XV going to Louis XVI .The case front with two drawers and a brushing or writing slide tray and one side with a drawer . Excellent cast, chased and crisp chutes and sabots still retaining much of original gilding .. Provenance: Sotheby’s New York , lot 434 , May 15 ,1982 In generally good condition there are visible age cracks with subsequent veneer loss as apparent in photos. There is also some loss of veneer to the back inside of legs , not readily visible and filled with infill . The enclosed marble top with gilt metal surround . Surface blemishes to the wood throughout most likely from heat , sunlight . As this is stamped G. Durand most likely crafted in the 1870-1889period as in 1890 the name was changed to Durand et Fils. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers including Adam Weisweiler and Jean-Henri Riesener. He established his firm Maison Durand in 1870 and won a silver medal in the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. After his son Frederic-Louis joined the firm in 1890 at which point the firm changed its name to 'Durand et Fils'. In 1920, upon Gervais Durand's death, Frederic-Louis took over the business and continued until 1934.
  • Creator:
    Gervais Durand (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: the slide tray has vintage leather inset replacing earlier or original leather. Repaired: Loss of veneer to back inside of legs, repaired with infill . Cracks to sides . Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU928446236872

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