Artist
Unknown French
CultureFrench
Titles
- Commode
Datec. 1755
MediumLacquered wood, gilt bronze and marble
DimensionsOverall: 34 3/4 × 51 1/4 × 23 in. (88.3 × 130.2 × 58.4 cm)
Base: 33 × 49 1/4 × 22 in. (83.8 × 125.1 × 55.9 cm)
Marble Top: 1 3/4 × 51 1/4 × 23 in. (4.4 × 130.2 × 58.4 cm)
Base: 33 × 49 1/4 × 22 in. (83.8 × 125.1 × 55.9 cm)
Marble Top: 1 3/4 × 51 1/4 × 23 in. (4.4 × 130.2 × 58.4 cm)
Credit LineHorace Wood Brock Collection, museum purchase funded by Brown Foundation Accessions Endowment Fund
Object number2021.364.A,.B
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on top surface, at proper left: 51556
Inscribed on back, at top center edge: 51556
Inscribed on back, at top center edge: 51556
Label on top surface, proper left center: [text missing]
Label on back, proper left edge: #34
Mark on bottom of marble top: DP
Label on bottom of marble top: FILE NO N84664 / CLIENT NAME Mallet / EX Louis XV Black Lacquer Commode / ITEM NO #7654 1/6
Label on back, proper left edge: #34
Mark on bottom of marble top: DP
Label on bottom of marble top: FILE NO N84664 / CLIENT NAME Mallet / EX Louis XV Black Lacquer Commode / ITEM NO #7654 1/6
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