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Commode, Charles Cressent, ca. 1745–49, Pine and oak veneered with amaranth and bois satiné; drawer bottoms of walnut, drawe…
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Commode

Charles Cressent · ca. 1745–49

Medium
Pine and oak veneered with amaranth and bois satiné; drawer bottoms of walnut, drawer sides of oak, drawer fronts of pine; gilt-bronze mounts; portoro marble top
Dimensions
34 1/2 x 55 x 22 3/4 in. (87.6 x 139.7 x 57.8cm)
Accession
1982.60.56
Credit line
The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Culture
French, Paris
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