227 - A straight-sided chest of drawers with a slight projection, made of mahogany and mahogany veneer, adorned with chiseled and gilded bronze molding featuring a sunburst motif. It features five drawers in three rows; the two lower drawers have no crossbar, and the sides are rounded with rudentated fluting. Tapered, fluted legs.

A straight-sided chest of drawers with a slight projection, made of mahogany and mahogany veneer, adorned with chiseled and gilded bronze molding featuring a sunburst motif. It features five drawers in three rows; the two lower drawers have no crossbar, and the sides are rounded with rudentated fluting. Tapered, fluted legs. Top of white marble with gray veining. Stamped by Etienne AVRIL, who became a master craftsman in 1774, and bearing traces of the hallmark of the Carpenters’ and Cabinetmakers’ Guild (JME). Louis XVI period. Sun-faded and wear to the varnish; damage, particularly to one rear leg; missing pieces; restorations. Height: 86.5 cm, Width: 130 cm, Depth: 67.5 cm