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19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode After Jean Henri Reisener

Offered by: Rockwell Antiques Dallas

Description
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19th century Louis XVI style, Harewood and Kingwood commode after the model made by Jean Henri Reisener. We are of the opinion that our Commode is a mid to late 19th century copy of the original Reisener commode that sits in the Musée national du château de Fontainebleau. We are of the opinion that whilst it does not have a makers mark, that it was made by a top French maker. This Commode has impeccable Provenance: It was purchased at a French antique auction held at the Club Room in the Stoneligh Court (Hotel), Dallas on Wednesday the 2nd April 1930. (Now The Meridian Hotel). We have the Original Auction Catalog which has remained with the Commode since it was acquired at that Auction. The Auction was titled: " Works of Art and Furnishings of The Chateau de Turique (Nancy) and The Conde-Rougemont Home (Touraine). The cover of the Catalog also has a seal of a Coat of Arms. The first page of the Catalog States: "Exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd And Following Days From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M......EXHIBITION at CLUB ROOM, STONELIGH COURT, DALLAS, TEXAS". The Second page gives a brief description of the Auction contents and states that " This Exhibition will be presented by M. Fernand M. Adda of Paris France" The Commode was Lot No: 394 and was described in the Auction Catalog as:

"BEAUTIFUL INLAID HARE AND KINGWOOD COMMODE, XVIII CENTURY. Arched Body. Fitted with a Door. Center shaped panel, inlaid with pastoral trophy and closely placed medallions. Richly mounted in chiseled bronze moldings. Large appliqués of acanthus leaves and scrolling. On cabriole feet. Solid Siense marble top. NOTE: Exceptionally beautiful proportions and workmanship."

It is noted on the margin by the buyer that she paid the princely sum of $1,500 in 1930 for this piece. Allowing for simple inflation, this would equate to well over $22,000 today.
Three frieze drawers fitted with two adjustable shelves and enclosed by a panel door inlaid with a panel depicting a ewer bowl and rustic trophy.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Marquetry, Ormolu
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall in relatively good condition. 2 cracks to the marble top but not broken. It would benefit greatly from a professional 'touch up'.
Creation Date:	1860-80
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Catalog References:	Auction Catalog " Works of Art and Furnishings of The Chateau de Turique (Nancy) and The Conde-Rougemont Home (Touraine)."Exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd And Following Days From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M......EXHIBITION at CLUB ROOM, STONELIGH COURT.
Incollect Reference #:	416108