George III Period Sycamore and Marquetry Neo-classical Demi-lune Commode candlesticks Circa 1750

Circa 1750

Circa 1830 Ht

in an article on the Hirsch Collection being sold at Christies where it is incorrectly identified as French

"The Drawings of John Linnell in the Victoria and Albert Museum"

George III Period Sycamore and Marquetry Neo-classical Demi-lune Commode candlesticks Circa 1750A fine George III marquetry inlaid demilune commode with original marble top having an apron inlaid with swags over three panels all inlaid with marquetry, the central panel a door with brass enrichments. Attributed to the Swedish marqueteurs trained in Paris and working in London in the 1770's and 80's working on spec. Similar to several commodes in Lucy Wood's, "Catalogue of Commodes" published in 1994. Ht. 33. 75", W 43. 5", D. 18. 5" Illustrated,