Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Commode
Maker: Unidentified
Origin: Probably English
Date: Circa 1890-1920
Period/Style: Neoclassical Revival, in the Adam taste
Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, contrasting wood marquetry and stringing, secondary woods, brass hardware
Form: Demilune commode with three central bowed drawers
Description: A mahogany demilune commode with a broad semicircular top outlined by a narrow contrasting veneer band. Three bowed central drawers carry paired circular brass ring handles, with a rectangular floral-marquetry reserve on the upper drawer. Projecting front stiles are inlaid with pendant bellflower trails above short fluted sections and slender tapering legs. Fine stringing outlines the curved end panels, each centered by a large oval. Dovetailed drawer construction and the restrained floral vocabulary interpret late-Georgian neoclassical forms.
Marks/Signatures: Small pencil assembly mark on the visible drawer side. No maker's stamp identified.
Dimensions: 35.5 in. H, 49.5 in. W, 23 in. D.
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Condition: Scattered scratches, finish wear, small nicks, and edge abrasions to the top and case. Wear and small losses occur at drawer-front edges and corners. Drawer sides and interiors show discoloration and use wear. The upper rear rail has old holes and surface losses. Locks, keys, and any opening end compartments have not been confirmed. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 35.5 x 49.5 x 23 in
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Maker: Unidentified
Origin: Probably English
Date: Circa 1890-1920
Period/Style: Neoclassical Revival, in the Adam taste
Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, contrasting wood marquetry and stringing, secondary woods, brass hardware
Form: Demilune commode with three central bowed drawers
Description: A mahogany demilune commode with a broad semicircular top outlined by a narrow contrasting veneer band. Three bowed central drawers carry paired circular brass ring handles, with a rectangular floral-marquetry reserve on the upper drawer. Projecting front stiles are inlaid with pendant bellflower trails above short fluted sections and slender tapering legs. Fine stringing outlines the curved end panels, each centered by a large oval. Dovetailed drawer construction and the restrained floral vocabulary interpret late-Georgian neoclassical forms.
Marks/Signatures: Small pencil assembly mark on the visible drawer side. No maker's stamp identified.
Dimensions: 35.5 in. H, 49.5 in. W, 23 in. D.
Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.
Condition: Scattered scratches, finish wear, small nicks, and edge abrasions to the top and case. Wear and small losses occur at drawer-front edges and corners. Drawer sides and interiors show discoloration and use wear. The upper rear rail has old holes and surface losses. Locks, keys, and any opening end compartments have not been confirmed. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 35.5 x 49.5 x 23 in
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Time, Location
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