Chest of drawers inlaid with music trophies on an entablature with drapery, covered vase, friezes of posts on a background of ribboned satin of rectangular form. The face with a slight projection opens with 5 drawers, two of which are large without crossbars. Rounded uprights with simulated flutes, fluted feet. Ornamentation of chased and gilded bronze such as fall, laurel rings. Moulded Sainte-Anne marble top (accidents and restorations) End of the Transition period Restorations of use H : 92 - W : 126 - D : 62 cm

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