LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD COMMODE
LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The rectangular moulded top above two frieze drawers centred by a flowered medallion, above a pair of panelled doors centred by an Espagnolette mask, enclosing a shelf, above a shaped apron, on paw feet, inscribed 'No 1'
37 in. (94 cm.) high; 63 in. (160 cm.) wide; 26¼ in. (66.5 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

The distinctive ormolu bearded mask angle-mounts and paw feet are inspired by 18th Century prototypes particulary associated with the work of the 'Pagoda Master', recently identified as Noel Gérard (see A. Pradère, French Furniture Makers, London, 1989, p.126).

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