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A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH & PARQUETRY COMMODE  A DEUX PORTES STAMPED J. STOCKEL JME

LOUIS XVI, LATE 18TH CENTURY.

Of demi-lune form, with a moulded shaped breche d’Alep marble top, above three drawers, the stiles inlaid to simulate fluting, with pierced guilloche mounts with berried laurel leaves, flanked by a door enclosing two shelves, the frieze inlaid with lunettes, on tapering legs inlaid to simulate fluting, terminating in tupie feet, the whole inlaid with strapwork panels, the handles in the form of berried laurel wreaths with classical profile medallion backplates.

Height: 31.25in(89.5cm)  Width:45.25in(115cm) 18.75in(47.5cm)

Stockel is known to have specialized in demi-lune commodes of this type. A very similar example is with the V&A Museum, stamped by J Stockel JME and with identical corner mounts and lunette inlaid frieze. Accession No: W.22:1 to 3-1958.

Stockel was of German origin, settling in Paris in 1769. His illustrious clientele included the Compte de Provence, the brother of Louis XVI. His most celebrated works can be seen in the Louvre, at Fontainebleau and Compiegne. AT182

 

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Stock Ref: AT182

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