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An important George III sycamore and marquetry serpentine pier commode attributed to Mayhew and Ince; the top crossbanded in tulipwood and inlaid with a caduceus, a scallop shell, a triangle with rings, another instrument and a dragonfly above a frieze drawer inlaid with chained Palmyra sunflowers with two further graduated drawers below inlaid sans-traverse with trailing vine leaves and husks flanked by blind doors which are inlaid with oval medallions which depict a bead draped Neo-classical urn on a satinwood background; raised on square tapering legs terminating in shaped block feet.
A full analysis of the commode by the leading furniture historian Lucy Wood is available on request.
Circa 1775
Dimensions
Height: 90cm; Width: 92cm; Depth: 42cm.Stock number
BA119The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
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- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees