Antique 18thC French Louis XV Ormolu Inlaid Kingwood Marble Commode Chest 1780 Sculpture English worked more loosely

English worked more loosely

the reeding at the base is also inlaid with gilt bronze

each side having an engraved panel with Chinese inspired scenes

Maurice and Cécile – appear in some of Anker's paintings

He was a major player in the renewal of Italian design after WW2

Antique 18thC French Louis XV Ormolu Inlaid Kingwood Marble Commode Chest 1780 Sculpture English worked more looselyA fine antique 18th century French Louis XV Kingwood and parquetry inlaid commode, with ormolu mounts and marble top, circa 1780. The commode of gentle serpentine form with a black & white veined Brche marble top, below are six drawers with checkered inlay, to each side is a gilt bronze maidenhead corbel. Each drawer is lavishly mounted with large ornate gilt bronze handles, the central panel in between the drawers is mounted with three gilt bronze