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Large German Gilt Grotto Chest of Drawers Commode Masked Bombe Carved
Karen Tarleton
for sale €17,550     $19,050
£15,000

Karen Tarleton

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Large German Gilt Grotto Chest of Drawers Commode Masked Bombe Carved

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
Description

After a style attributed to Francois de Cuvillies . A large stunning German Commode Bombe , decorated throughout with applied gilt gesso motifs of shells, foliate scrollwork, C-scrolls and rocaille, the canted corners with masks and a wing on leaf carved cabriole front and back legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this German Rococo Bombe Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA440183
Description
After a style attributed to Francois de Cuvillies . A large stunning German Commode Bombe , decorated throughout with applied gilt gesso motifs of shells, foliate scrollwork, C-scrolls and rocaille, the canted corners with masks and a wing on leaf carved cabriole front and back legs.
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this German Rococo Bombe Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA440183
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts.
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Archive I A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts.

Large German Gilt Grotto Chest of Drawers Commode Masked Bombe Carved

Archive II A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View II
Archive III A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View III
Archive IV A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View IV
Archive V A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View V
Archive VI A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View VI
Archive VII A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts. View VII
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts.
Large German Gilt Grotto Chest of Drawers Commode Masked Bombe Carved
Ref: SA440183
A German Rococo style bombo chest of drawers painted in deep green with carved gilt rocaille scrollwork and mask motifs across three drawer fronts.
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Rococo commodes are characterised by asymmetric curves, bombo silhouettes, scrolling foliate designs, rocaille motifs, and elaborate gilded or painted surface finishes popular in 18th-century Europe.

These pieces typically feature hand-carved timber frames, gesso preparation layers, water gilding with leaf, and painted polychrome finishes applied over dovetail-jointed drawer construction.

Authentic examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, natural surface wear to gilded gesso areas revealing clay bole beneath, and period-appropriate iron locks and wooden drawer runners.

A carved bombo commode serves as a dramatic focal point in a hallway, living room, or bedroom, contrasting against neutral wall palettes and contemporary architectural detailing.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid disturbing delicate gilding, maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement, and avoid liquid cleaners on painted gesso surfaces.
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