Henry-Gilles DOMAILLE, received as Master in Paris on October 7, 1778 CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH SLIGHT CENTRAL PROTRUSION In mahogany and mahogany veneer, opening with five drawers in three rows, two of which are railless, the uprights in fluted engaged columns. Fine ormolu ornamentation with acanthus leaves and sabots. On tapered, fluted legs. Stamped. Louis XVI period. White veined marble top. Height 86 ; Width 120 ; Depth 56 cm. Restorations. Note. Henry-Gilles DOMAILLE practiced on rue Verte, in the Temple district, for around ten years. One of his clients was the Marquis de Gouffier.

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