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A Monumental Silver Mounted Commode a Vantaux After Gaudreaux
Ebury Trading
for sale €25,740     $27,940
£22,000
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A Monumental Silver Mounted Commode a Vantaux After Gaudreaux

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentine drawers mounted with dragon and acanthus handles. The sides with pierced anthemion cartouches on acanthus-sheathed cabriole legs with bullrush scrolled sabots. The silver plated bronze mounts are of fine quality and detail, applied to an ebonised and hand burnished carcass.

c.1930

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated this Silver Mounted French Commode to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1010766
Dealers Internal Reference
ET03693
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Description
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux.
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The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentine drawers mounted with dragon and acanthus handles.
Ebury Trading

The sides with pierced anthemion cartouches on acanthus-sheathed cabriole legs with bullrush scrolled sabots. The silver plated bronze mounts are of fine quality and detail, applied to an ebonised and hand burnished carcass.

c.1930

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this Silver Mounted French Commode to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1010766
Dealers Internal Ref
ET03693
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A French Rococo style black lacquered commode featuring a green marble top and elaborate silver-coloured ornamental mounts.
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Archive I A French Rococo style black lacquered commode featuring a green marble top and elaborate silver-coloured ornamental mounts.

A Monumental Silver Mounted Commode a Vantaux After Gaudreaux

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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
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Kent
CT17
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Ebury Trading
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A French Rococo style black lacquered commode featuring a green marble top and elaborate silver-coloured ornamental mounts.
A MONUMENTAL SILVER MOUNTED COMMODE A VANTAUX AFTER GAUDREAUX
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A French Rococo style black lacquered commode featuring a green marble top and elaborate silver-coloured ornamental mounts.
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A commode a vantaux is a French form of storage furniture introduced in the 18th century, characterised by outer doors that conceal internal drawers or shelves. Originally created for royal residences, these pieces featured rich lacquer work, intricate metal mounts, and heavy stone tops.

Traditional construction relies on solid oak frames veneered with exotic woods or finished with oriental lacquer. Decorative elements consist of heavy cast-bronze mounts (ormolu) that are often chased and silvered or gilded, topped with thick slabs of natural marble.

Authentic mounts are hand-cast using the lost-wax method, resulting in detailed chasing on the surface and rough unpolished backs with hand-cut fixing pins. Modern reproductions often feature uniform machine casting and modern screw thread fastenings.

Place the piece as a central anchor in an entrance hall or formal drawing room to allow its dramatic silhouette space. Balance the ornate metalwork by pairing it with simple contemporary art above or neutral wall finishes.

Dust metal mounts regularly with a soft dry brush and avoid harsh chemical polishes that can damage protective patinas or lacquers. Clean natural marble using only pH-neutral stone cleaner and wipe up liquid spills immediately to prevent staining.
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