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Pair of 18th Century Italian Yew Commodes

Name: Pair Of 18th Century Italian Yew Commodes
SKU: as1018a1329
Price: 14500.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An Unusual Pair of Late 18th Century North Italian Commodes with Fall Fronts c.1800

Veneered in a combination of yew wood and cherry, these fine commodes are of rectangular form and stand on four tapering square sectioned legs. The pilasters in the lower section are canted and there are fine quality carved heads of gentlemen dressed in the classical style with original gilding. The haircuts of the figures are unusual however, and the gentlemen depicted do not appear to be the usual Roman emperors or classical gods normally encountered on such pieces. This suggests that the pieces might well have been specially commissioned. The other mounts used on the piece are also of exceptionally quality carved and gilded wood especially in the middle of the top drawer, and seem to relate to the theme of wine and entertaining as they contain vine leaves and/or grapes, suggesting that these fine pieces were originally made for a fine dining room in northern Italy.

The commodes have two small drawers in their upper sections and the lower sections, with diamond shaped escutcheon plates. They have unusual fall fronts which are locking and conceal the two full length drawers, one deeper than the other. A fall front on a commode is very rare. The veneers are laid at angles to create a geometric bookmatched effect that continues around both sides as well as on the front.

Price

£14500.00

$19798.30

€16656.15

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DimensionsH 96cm x W 135cm x D 68cm H 37¾” x W 53¼” x D 26¾” Category Antique Furniture Date 18th Century 18th Century Antiques Material Yew Origin Italian Condition We carefully oversee all aspects of restoration of our items, working with our special team of craftsmen on each piece from start to finish. Item code as1018a1329 / 3759 Status For Sale

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