French Commode by Alix Retailed by Edwards & Roberts

19th century

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Description

Georges-Francois Alix (1846-1906) Retailed by Edwards & Roberts.

A late 19th century Kingwood, satiné & ormolu mounted Louis XV style commode of small proportions & serpentine form. The shaped Brèche d’Alep marble top above a pair of marquetry inlaid doors, opening to reveal three walnut lined drawers, flanked by rams heads mounts. The sides quarter veneered with satiné, and standing on slender cabriole legs. Labelled and stamped ‘Edwards & Roberts’ the top carcass stamped ‘ALIX’. Marble top with old repair. Mounts regilded.

Georges-François Alix (1846-1906) was established at 46, rue de Charonne and in 1878 moved to 6 bis, rue Richard Lenoir. He specialised in ‘meubles genre ancien, bronzes et marqueteries‘ and exhibited at the Paris Expositions of 1884, 1885 and 1889.

Height 32 1/2” (82.5cm)

Width 25” (63.5cm)

Depth 13 3/8” (34cm)

French

Circa 1890

Physical Dimensions

Height

82.5cm (32.48")

Width

63.5cm (25.00")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA912623

Dealers Internal Reference

4563

Dealers Notes

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Description

Georges-Francois Alix (1846-1906) Retailed by Edwards & Roberts.

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A late 19th century Kingwood, satiné & ormolu mounted Louis XV style commode of small proportions & serpentine form.

Tim Saltwell Antiques

The shaped Brèche d’Alep marble top above a pair of marquetry inlaid doors, opening to reveal three walnut lined drawers, flanked by rams heads mounts. The sides quarter veneered with satiné, and standing on slender cabriole legs. Labelled and stamped ‘Edwards & Roberts’ the top carcass stamped ‘ALIX’. Marble top with old repair. Mounts regilded.

fig 1. French Commode by Alix Retailed by Edwards & Roberts

Georges-François Alix (1846-1906) was established at 46, rue de Charonne and in 1878 moved to 6 bis, rue Richard Lenoir. He specialised in ‘meubles genre ancien, bronzes et marqueteries‘ and exhibited at the Paris Expositions of 1884, 1885 and 1889.

Height 32 1/2” (82.5cm)

Width 25” (63.5cm)

Depth 13 3/8” (34cm)

French