Description:
Louis XV-style Marble-top Marquetry Commode, France, 20th century, kingwood and tulipwood veneers highlighted by gilt-bronze mounts, shaped rouge royal marble top surmounting a bombé case with three drawers inlaid with foliate garlands, sides with inlaid floral bouquets, all raised on splayed legs terminating in heavily carved paw feet, ht. 37 1/4, wd. 39 1/2, dp. 17 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
Scattered professional restorations throughout including marble top and veneer to all sides and drawers. Areas of chipped losses and abrasions to veneer (looks like a dog chewed areas).
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Keywords
FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.