Commode - Wood - Prestigious Miniature
04
days
09
hours
32
minutes
06
seconds
Current bid
€ 4
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
Estimate € 280 - € 350
8 other people are watching this object
 | €4 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €3 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 134492 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
An antique wooden miniature chest of drawers dating to 1850–1900 in the Antique style.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Elegant and rare miniature chest from the late 19th century, made according to the Louis XV taste of cabinetmaking and enriched with a refined bois de rose veneer, an exotic essence among the most sought-after and prestigious used by French cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The splendid two-tone grain, with brown-reddish shades alternating with lighter and golden tones, creates a magnificent “fishbone” pattern on the front of the drawers, a detail of the highest level that gives depth and movement to the entire composition.
The structure, with its lively and elegantly bombé lines, is enriched by thin moldings that frame the surfaces, creating a refined chromatic contrast. The original decorative bronzes, applied to the handles and feet, complete the aristocratic aesthetics of the piece, recalling French and Italian productions of high cabinetmaking.
Extraordinary the top surface in ancient polychrome marble, characterized by intense veining and natural inclusions of great charm. The dialogue between bois de rose and marble creates an extremely elegant and scenographic ensemble, rare to find in these dimensions and in this state of conservation.
Refined object and difficult to obtain, perfect as a decorative sideboard, luxury jewelry box, or collection item for sophisticated interiors. A piece that encapsulates all the charm of 19th-century aristocratic furnishing in a compact form.
Our interior designer recommends: ideal placed on a substantial desk, on an entry console, or inside a sought-after bookshelf next to bronzes, Grand Tour objects, and ancient books. In contemporary environments it creates a magnificent aesthetic contrast, becoming an immediate focal point thanks to the quality of the bois de rose and the scenographic presence of the ancient marble.
Era: 19th century.
Materials: bois de rose, finely veined precious woods, decorative bronzes, and polychrome ancient marble.
Dimensions: 30.5 cm wide x 17.5 cm deep x 18.5 cm high.
Weight: 2.7 kg.
Very good condition and consistent with the era. Fascinating and authentic antique patina, with slight and normal signs of time that attest to its history and originality. Solid structure and functioning drawers.
Photos are part of the description. Guaranteed careful packing entrusted to professionals in the field.
Seller's Story
Gaudíno Collection – Object selected
Born from careful and ongoing research of authentic objects, selected for quality, history, and presence.
The collection brings together items capable of crossing time, chosen to dialogue with space and enhance it.
Each piece is not merely presented, but selected as a distinctive sign, destined for settings with character.
Particular attention is given to packaging, made according to professional standards to guarantee maximum protection during transport.
We use recycled materials, with respect for the environment, without compromising safety.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant and rare miniature chest from the late 19th century, made according to the Louis XV taste of cabinetmaking and enriched with a refined bois de rose veneer, an exotic essence among the most sought-after and prestigious used by French cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The splendid two-tone grain, with brown-reddish shades alternating with lighter and golden tones, creates a magnificent “fishbone” pattern on the front of the drawers, a detail of the highest level that gives depth and movement to the entire composition.
The structure, with its lively and elegantly bombé lines, is enriched by thin moldings that frame the surfaces, creating a refined chromatic contrast. The original decorative bronzes, applied to the handles and feet, complete the aristocratic aesthetics of the piece, recalling French and Italian productions of high cabinetmaking.
Extraordinary the top surface in ancient polychrome marble, characterized by intense veining and natural inclusions of great charm. The dialogue between bois de rose and marble creates an extremely elegant and scenographic ensemble, rare to find in these dimensions and in this state of conservation.
Refined object and difficult to obtain, perfect as a decorative sideboard, luxury jewelry box, or collection item for sophisticated interiors. A piece that encapsulates all the charm of 19th-century aristocratic furnishing in a compact form.
Our interior designer recommends: ideal placed on a substantial desk, on an entry console, or inside a sought-after bookshelf next to bronzes, Grand Tour objects, and ancient books. In contemporary environments it creates a magnificent aesthetic contrast, becoming an immediate focal point thanks to the quality of the bois de rose and the scenographic presence of the ancient marble.
Era: 19th century.
Materials: bois de rose, finely veined precious woods, decorative bronzes, and polychrome ancient marble.
Dimensions: 30.5 cm wide x 17.5 cm deep x 18.5 cm high.
Weight: 2.7 kg.
Very good condition and consistent with the era. Fascinating and authentic antique patina, with slight and normal signs of time that attest to its history and originality. Solid structure and functioning drawers.
Photos are part of the description. Guaranteed careful packing entrusted to professionals in the field.
Seller's Story
Gaudíno Collection – Object selected
Born from careful and ongoing research of authentic objects, selected for quality, history, and presence.
The collection brings together items capable of crossing time, chosen to dialogue with space and enhance it.
Each piece is not merely presented, but selected as a distinctive sign, destined for settings with character.
Particular attention is given to packaging, made according to professional standards to guarantee maximum protection during transport.
We use recycled materials, with respect for the environment, without compromising safety.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Prestigious Miniature
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18.5 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
17.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
No
Sold by
