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cf. Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, 1989, p. 84 for an illustration of a comparable model.
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JULES LELEU, CIRCA 1931
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A MAHOGANY AND IVORY COMMODE
Jules Leleu, circa 1931
The slightly bowed front with two doors featuring ivory escutcheons, on four tapered octagonal legs with ivory stringing and sabots, the cabinet apron also with ivory stringing terminating in a scroll at each end, back branded 15532, and marked in charcoal 16532
34¾in. (88.2cm.) high, 47¾in. (121.3cm.) long, 16¾in. (42.5cm.) deep
Jules Leleu, circa 1931
The slightly bowed front with two doors featuring ivory escutcheons, on four tapered octagonal legs with ivory stringing and sabots, the cabinet apron also with ivory stringing terminating in a scroll at each end, back branded 15532, and marked in charcoal 16532
34¾in. (88.2cm.) high, 47¾in. (121.3cm.) long, 16¾in. (42.5cm.) deep