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Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani

Creator: Paul Sormani
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani
French, c. 1860
Height 86cm, width 151cm, depth 65cm

This superb commode is by the celebrated French ébéniste Paul Sormani. The commode is of bombe shape, with a serpentine marble top above and a body mounted profusely with ormolu. The edges of the commode are set with ormolu espagnolettes, while the front and sides feature a series of blind ormolu frames moulded as acanthus leaves adorned with floral sprays. The commode features two drawers, and is marked under the marble to the back ‘SORMANI’.

Artist/maker: Paul Sormani (French, 1817-1877)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, marble, ormolu.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	13801
Incollect Reference #:	508651

Dimensions

W.	59.45 in;	H.	33.86 in;	D.	25.59 in;
W.	151 cm;	H.	86 cm;	D.	65 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.