A most unusual and rare, c. 1800, hand-careved and painted, serpentine, Venetian, Chinoiserie commode in the bombé style, with rounded legs terminating in ormolu feet. The whole richly decorated in garden scenes with blossoms, foliage, butterflies and birds, with the two drawers depicting figures in rural landscapes. The original, substantial top in onyx and marble.
Dimensions36.5in. Height x 54in. Width x 26.75 in. Depth MaterialsWood, paint, bronze, marble, onyx Place of OriginTurn-of-the-19th-Century PeriodVenice, Italy
