Louis Noël MALLE (1734-1782), admitted to the master's class on November 18, 1765 CHEST OF DRAWERS In veneered wood, opening with five drawers in three rows, the first drawer separated by a crosspiece, with marquetry decoration of six-pointed stars and lozenges. It opens with 5 drawers in 3 rows, decorated with six-pointed star and diamond marquetry. Rounded jambs. On curved, faceted legs. Gilt bronze ornamentation such as lion muffles, pull rings, trimmings and claw feet. Red, gray veined marble top. Stamped Transition period. W. 129 ; D. 63 ; H. 90 cm Restoration.

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