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Dutch Empire 19th Century Commode

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A Dutch Empire three-drawer commode from the 19th century with its original painted finish and touches of Napoleonic influence over pine construction. The top surface has lost much of the original chalk-white paint leaving traces of a cerused effect on the grain and differentiated from the case by a dentil molding. A pair of caryatid busts on tapering pilasters accented with gold paint flank the stack of three, wide drawers that open by brass ring pulls. Louis XVI style brass escutcheons on each drawer front are purely decorative, no key is present. This substantial storage piece is cleverly divided into two bodies for easier lifting up narrow staircases and placement in the home: two upper drawers are one section, leaving the bottom drawer on claw feet separate. The semigloss paint remains mostly smooth with some areas of loss and craquelure pattern. Be sure to see the detailed images to see the current condition of this painted chest of drawers.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, paint, pine
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	2004-25
Incollect Reference #:	799347

Dimensions

W.	58.38 in;	H.	35.5 in;	D.	22.88 in;
W.	148.29 cm;	H.	90.17 cm;	D.	58.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.