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Chest of Drawers (Commode)

c. 1750– 1765
made by

probably by Adrien Faizelot Delorme

(French)
France, 18th century
oak, black lacquer with raised chinoiserie decoration, gilt metal mounts, marble top
Overall: 89.6 x 128.3 x 81.9 cm (35 1/4 x 50 1/2 x 32 1/4 in.)
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.159
Location: 216B French and German
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Although this chest of drawers was made in France, its decoration is an imitation of Chinese lacquer, which reflects European perceptions of East Asia at the time.
Chest of Drawers (Commode)

Chest of Drawers (Commode)

c. 1750– 1765

Adrien Faizelot Delorme

(French)
France, 18th century

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