Commode
manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738 - 1814)
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1790
Materials
Tulipwood, kingwood, rosewood, boxwood, walnut, softwood, brass, paint, metal
Measurements
89.5 x 121.5 x 59 cm
Place of origin
Italy, Northern
Order this imageCollection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 959734.2
Summary
A commode, one of a pair of tulipwood, kingwood and rosewood marquetry-inlaid commodes, North Italian, late 18th century, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738 - 1814). Of three drawers, the uppermost inlaid with a run of foliated scrolls, the two lower centred by an oval of an urn issuing leaves. The uprights inlaid with flowers and foliage, the ends with ovals of musical trophies. The legs square-section and tapering. The drawers fitted with ring handles with backplates decorated with male busts.
Provenance
Transferred from the Treasury in lieu of tax in 2007.
Makers and roles
manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738 - 1814), cabinetmaker