Transitional Louis XV-Louis XVI period Chest of drawers with central projection inlaid with bouquets of flowers and antique vases, opening with two drawers. The front uprights feature simulated fluting and the square-section rear uprights terminate in curved legs; the apron is in the shape of a "cul de lampe". Partially period ormolu ornamentation on the mobile grips, key escutcheons, corner falls, astragals, apron and sabots. Pyrenean red marble top. Height 85 Width 94 Depth 41 cm. (restorations) Provenance: Parisian collection. Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period. An ormolu-mounted high chest of drawers. Red marble top.

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