Bidspirit auction | French Provincial Louis XV-Style Commode


French Provincial Louis XV-Style Commode - Origin: Probably France Date: 19th century Period/Style: French provincial, Louis XV Materials: Carved hardwood with pine secondary wood and brass hardware Form: Two-drawer commode Description: A French provincial commode with a shaped wooden top above two broad drawers, each carved with paired outlined reserves flanking a central quatrefoil escutcheon panel. Pierced brass bail handles and foliate keyhole mounts complement the floral carving along the scalloped apron. Rounded front stiles terminate in cabriole legs with scroll feet; the sides have recessed panels and shaped lower rails. The drawer construction includes irregular hand-cut dovetails and broad pine bottom boards, while horizontal pine boards enclose the back. Dimensions: 35 in. H, 46.5 in. W, 23 in. D. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface wear, scratches, small edge losses and wormholes. Board separations at the back and wear to feet and drawer joints. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 35 x 46.5 x 23 in