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CIRCA 1720-1730
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A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE
CIRCA 1720-1730
The shaped moulded brèche d'Alep marble top above two short and two long drawers, with figural handles, the chutes and apron with satyr masks, on splayed legs with scrolling foliate sabots
35 ½ in. (90 cm.) high; 49 ½ in. (126 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1720-1730
The shaped moulded brèche d'Alep marble top above two short and two long drawers, with figural handles, the chutes and apron with satyr masks, on splayed legs with scrolling foliate sabots
35 ½ in. (90 cm.) high; 49 ½ in. (126 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired by the philanthropist and collector Ogden Mills (1857-1929) for his Parisian residence, 73 rue de Varenne, circa 1910-1915.
Inherited by his daughter, Beatrice, the Countess of Granard (1883-1972).
Thence by descent.
Inherited by his daughter, Beatrice, the Countess of Granard (1883-1972).
Thence by descent.
Special notice
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