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Chest of Drawers (Commode)

Chest of Drawers (Commode)

c. 1750– 1765

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made by

probably by Adrien Faizelot Delorme

(French)

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.a

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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.

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