"Curved Convenient, Louis XV Marquetry, Bronze Gold, East Of France."
curved commode, Louis XV, marquetry, ormolu, eastern France. Convenient curved front and sides, Louis XV, plated with rosewood, violet wood, sycamore, boxwood and green tinted fruitwood. With two drawers without crosses, this convenient features a marble top reported. A cubic inlay forms the bottom and the sides of the facade. A band around each cubic panel. In front, a cartridge interlacing detaches from the bottom and has an inlaid decoration of music trophy adorned with flowers and ribbons. The ornamentation of this convenient play on contrasts of wood species. The curved shape of the body, the arched feet and the ormolu trim are in the rococo taste. Curves, and asymmetric perforated bronzes are very fashionable under Louis XV. The assembly and the use of indigenous inlaid wood cubes and recall the work of asset quality cabinetmakers in the province, Franche-Comté or Dauphiné. Marble reported, usual restorations and maintenance. Sun (H x W x D). 87 x 120 x 62 cm.