Description & Technical information

The commode is unusually shallow in proportion, a very desirable feature. The rosewood has acquired a beautiful mellow colour, and the original ormolu mounts attributed to Dominique Jean have all been retained.

Date:  1765
Period:  1750-1850, 18th century
Origin:  England
Medium: Ormolu mounted kingwood
Dimensions: 81.5 x 125 x 46.5 cm (32¹/₈ x 49¹/₄ x 18¹/₄ inches)
Provenance: Apter Fredericks Ltd., London, England.
Private collection, Long Island, USA.

Categories: Furniture