Anthony Wilkinson Decorative Antiques

Description

Dating from the mid nineteenth century a well formed Louis XV style bombe shaped commode with beige marble top and fine crisply cast gilt bronze mounts .
The red and raised gilt laquer work was restored on commission later in the mid twentieth by Walter Comelli (1920-2000) he was born in Parma, Italy, but worked and lived in Haute-Savoie (France) until his death. Illustrator and painter, lover of art in general, he dedicated himself to art craft by creating his workshop, active between 1942 and 1981, in which he regained techniques of the 18th century of lacquers and Verni Martin varnish. Locally recognized by the Great department prize of professions for his whole work of lacquer master in 1981, he was also recognized on the international level. He participated on the restorations of prestigious collections such as a Louis XVI commode owned by Marie-Antoinette or a desk and a red lacquer corner cabinet owns by the Prince Aga Khan.
The draws run freely locks work and key is present
32.5” or 82.5cm high
38” or 97 cm wide
18.75” or 48 cm deep
This is a rare statement piece of furniture that’s will look equally good in a contemporary or classic setting








Private dealer with a laid back approach dealing in quality useable decorative antiques both English and continental18th century to mid century modern all goods Individually picked and suitable for classic and contemporary settings and interior designers, any restoration needed will have been done sympathetically to keep authenticity ,before delivery every thing is checked drawers run freely and everything accurately described. Please feel free to call I’m on 07792824137 thanks Anthony
Whilst not a shop viewings are available by arrangement