CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND GILT-DECORATED COMMODE.

CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND GILT-DECORATED COMMODE. First quarter 19th century. Possibly Boston, School of Duncan Phyfe. The rectangular top above the conforming labeled case, fitted with three long graduated drawers, the uppermost with recessed ebonized panel with gilt cast-bronze mount, the center drawer with arched recessed panel above the third drawer, flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns with cast gilt bronze capitals and bases, raised on carved gilded claw feet. SIZE: 36″ h. x 33-1/2″ case w./36″ overall w. x 20″ d. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Sweetwater Bottom Plantation, Duluth, Georgia, where it was part of the furnishings in the replica of Petit Trianon, second home of Marie Antoinette. CONDITION: Retains original cleaned surfaces. Gilding and mounts original. Backboards original. Brass hardware old replacements. Old professional veneer patches. Very good color and patina, but with surface scratches in top. Mahogany veneers over pine. Remnant of old label mounted on backboard. 9-90204 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2527	$651.75	CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND GILT-DECORATED COMMODE. First quarter 19th century. Possibly Boston, School of Duncan Phyfe. The rectangular top above the conforming labeled case, fitted with three long graduated drawers, the uppermost with recessed ebonized panel with gilt cast-bronze mount, the center drawer with arched recessed panel above the third drawer, flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns with cast gilt bronze capitals and bases, raised on carved gilded claw feet. SIZE: 36″ h. x 33-1/2″ case w./36″ overall w. x 20″ d. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Sweetwater Bottom Plantation, Duluth, Georgia, where it was part of the furnishings in the replica of Petit Trianon, second home of Marie Antoinette. CONDITION: Retains original cleaned surfaces. Gilding and mounts original. Backboards original. Brass hardware old replacements. Old professional veneer patches. Very good color and patina, but with surface scratches in top. Mahogany veneers over pine. Remnant of old label mounted on backboard. 9-90204 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}