Transitional Louis XV/ XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1775

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A stunning French commode with parquetry inlays in kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood, with bronze doré ormolu, original marble top and hardware. Chest is in a transitional form that references but departs from the rococo style of Louis XV, and embraces the more linear style of Louis XVI, France, circa 1775. Comes with working locks and one key. Drawer pulls and key plates, and sabots have traces of original bronze doré. Drawer configuration is two small drawers on top over two long drawers on the bottom
Measure: 51 1/2" wide x 24" deep x 34" high

Details
PRODUCTION TIME
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OF THE PERIOD
Louis XV
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
circa 1775
PERIOD
Late 18th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Parquetry Bronze, Cast Ormolu, Gilt Kingwood, Marble, Tulipwood, Rosewood
CONDITION
Good. Beautifully restored, Original hardware with working locks, 1 key.
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
H 34 in. x W 51.5 in. x D 24 in.

H 86.36 cm x W 130.81 cm x D 60.96 cm