Bonhams 1793 : A fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted and marquetry inlaid walnut commode Paul Sormani, after a model by Bernard van Risenburghfourth quarter 19th century

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16 Nov 2010 10:00 PST Los Angeles
Property from the Estate of Maria Helen Smith
Back to auction 19049

A fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted and marquetry inlaid walnut commode
Paul Sormani, after a model by Bernard van Risenburgh
fourth quarter 19th century

Surmounted by a serpentine marble top and fitted with two long drawers, decorated with meandering flora and fauna, raised on cabriole legs, lock stamped SORMANI PARIS.
height 35in (89cm); width 67in (170cm); depth 27in (68cm)

Sold for US$ 73,200 inc. premium

Footnotes

Paul Sormani established the firm in 1847 at 7 Cimetière Saint-Nicolas in Paris and in 1867 to 10 rue Charlot. Whilst showing at all of the major exhibitions, he became renowned for work of the highest quality after models of 18th century, as seen in the above lot.