After a design by Jean-Henri Riesener - Lipasto - Gold plated, Kupari, Marmori, Puu, Marquetry

This object was kept in the family for generations and always well cared for.

A Louis XVI style bronze mounted and marquetry commode after the model made by Jean-Henri Riesener.

The stepped marble breakfront marble top, centered to the front by two drawers headed by a bronze mount and tied-ribbon floral garlands, with central breakfront panel with vase and flower marquetry, all above a central globe and flower mount. The drawers are flanked by fluted columns with Corinthian capitals.

The semi-circular side doors with trellis marquetry, also hung with ribbon-tied floral garlands.

The commode is raised upon square tapering acanthus carved feet.

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