A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY AND MAHOGANY COMMODE A VANTEAUX
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY AND MAHOGANY COMMODE A VANTEAUX

CIRCA 1775 AND LATER

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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY AND MAHOGANY COMMODE A VANTEAUX
CIRCA 1775 AND LATER
The later white and grey veined marble top above a rectangular case with outset rounded corners and an applied Greek key frieze fitted with three drawers over cabinet doors, the sides with conforming paneling and flanked by brass-inlaid fluted pilasters, on toupie feet ending in ormolu caps, probably altered from a plainer commode
39½ in. (100.5 cm.) high, 56 in, (142 cm.) wide, 18½ in. (49.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous Sale; Christie's, New York, 22 November 1983, lot 112.
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Groves; Christie's, New York, 15 October 1988, lot 112.
Anonymous Sale; Sotheby's, New York 24 October 2003, lot 66.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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