COMMODE Italy, Naples, second half of the 18th century
COMMODE
Italy, Naples, second half of the 18th century
Rosewood and partly stained exotic woods, quarter-veneered and inlaid in rectangular reserves with broad geometric stringing and lozenge-shaped medallions. Serpentine body on three sides with two drawers. "Giallo di Siena" marble top with moulded edge. Bronze mounts.
141 × 68 × 93 cm.
Signs of use and a few losses.
For commodes of similar form with comparable marquetry patterns and design features, see Giacomo Wannenes, "Mobili d'Italia. Il Settecento", Milan 1984, pp. 116–117 and pl. XLV.
COMMODE
Italy, Naples, second half of the 18th century
Rosewood and partly stained exotic woods, quarter-veneered and inlaid in rectangular reserves with broad geometric stringing and lozenge-shaped medallions. Serpentine body on three sides with two drawers. "Giallo di Siena" marble top with moulded edge. Bronze mounts.
141 × 68 × 93 cm.
Signs of use and a few losses.
For commodes of similar form with comparable marquetry patterns and design features, see Giacomo Wannenes, "Mobili d'Italia. Il Settecento", Milan 1984, pp. 116–117 and pl. XLV.
