A Louis XIV ormolu-mounted ebony, ebonized, fruitwood and marquetry commode attributed to Aubertin Gaudron late 17th century, remounted and with later feet

Rebacked; remounted; feet later. Large age crack running across the whole length of the top with smaller horizontal age cracks on top. Vertical age cracks to sides, one running the whole height on the left side and two running the whole height on the right. Some losses to marquetry with minor restorations; abrasions, wear, and scratches to marquetry; cracking to ebonized surface. Some old worm damage; chips to edges and feet. Base moulding is slightly lifting on the left side. Oxidation and surface dirt to ormolu mounts. 2 keys present.
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A commode, presumably from the same workshop, with almost identical marquetry decoration to the top and sides, was sold Sotheby's New York, May, 20, 1995, lot 133. Another similar commode was sold Sotheby's New York, October 19, 2002, lot 115. Elaborate floral marquetry of this type was produced in Paris after 1670, notably at the Gobelins. Popularized by André-Charles Boulle and Pierre Gole, another important maker was Aubertin Gaudron (d.1713). A commode with almost identical marquetry decoration to the sides and top is attributed to this maker, who in his capacity as the supplier to the Garde Meuble between 1686 and 1713 provided numerous pieces in wood marquetry for the court, see P. Ramond, André-Charles Boulle, Turin, 2012, p. 147.