29th Jul, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques, Asian & Tribal Art
A pair of 19th century French black Japaned three-drawer commodes each with inlaid shield-shaped escutcheons . Supported on tapering square legs. 103 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 97 cm high.
Sold for £500
Condition Report
No key present
Having looked at each chest it is apparent that these are veneered in ebony but contrary to the norm these are veneered front to back in small strips of around four inches and a thick lacquer has been applied.
The chests have some sign of shrinkage that shows through the veneer and the chest sides are both split
The ground is Birch and the linings are pine.
A pair of 19th century French black Japaned three-drawer commodes each with inlaid shield-shaped escutcheons . Supported on tapering square legs. 103 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 97 cm high.
