French Louis XV style marble-topped, parquetry and ormolu-mounted commode, 19th century
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LOT 47
French Louis XV style marble-topped, parquetry and ormolu-mounted commode, 19th century
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Notes
The term bombé refers to the swelling, serpentine shape of the facade. This form reflects the Rococo taste for movement and extravagance and is associated with the Louis XV period (1730-1760).
The ormolu mounts serve both a decorative and functional purpose, protecting and reinforcing vulnerable areas such as the feet.