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18th Century Serpentine-Front Danish Pine Commode

Description
18th century serpentine-front Danish pine commode with four drawers. Mid-18th century serpentine-front commode in two parts, supported by carved paw-feet in front and simple block feet in the rear. Mortise and tenon construction. Sturdy and stable. Dovetailed drawers. Simple metal ring-pulls and escutcheons. Scraped back to earlier layers of paint. Traces of original gesso and painted finish, and faint remnants of early and later paint. Pulls and hardware not original.

Origin:	Denmark
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved pine (mortise and tenon, dovetailed), iron and steel
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Losses and fading to painted finish.
Creation Date:	Circa 1750-1779
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Rococo
Dealer Reference #:	3043
Incollect Reference #:	711805