A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes

Product Description

A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white variegated marble top and two stacked drawers, adorned with meticulously hand-painted gilded details and ormolu mounts on the drawers and feet. The Chinoiserie scenes depicted on these commodes is a captivating portrayal of gold-toned hues, featuring mountains, pagodas, pines, and individuals adorned in traditional robes strolling on and around an enchanting bridge. The handles on the drawers and keyholes are ormolu and meticulously crafted in the likeness of naturalistic tree branches and foliage.

Enhancing their allure, these commodes exhibit exquisite ormolu mounts characterized by stylized foliate motifs, scrolls, and delicately curved ormolu tipped feet. The sides are adorned with beautifully hand-painted flowers and twisted tree branches, complemented by stylized foliate ormolu edge-mounts beneath the White hand polished marble tops.
France, Circa: 1900

Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)
Width: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)
Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)