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
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