Second half 18th century
Of semi-circular outline, the flush-edged top above three drawers, on shaped supports, the top, drawer fronts, and sides veneered in various geometric fields with kingwood borders, the drawer rails with gilt flutes
102cm high, 131cm wide, 55cm deep
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
Roger Wheaton, Adelaide (as one of a pair, subsequently separated)
David Roche, Adelaide
Lee Harper Antiques, Melbourne, 1990s
According to information from Lee Harper at the time of his sale of the commode in the 1990s, it is one of a pair that had been together in the collection of Roger Wheaton in Adelaide but were then separated, perhaps in the early 1990s.
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8826
6:00pm - 16 November 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 13 - Sun 15 November, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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