Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 438

A Louis XVI provincial walnut commode

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A Louis XVI provincial walnut commode, the moulded edge top above two long drawers the fronts carved with leaves and ribbon tied paterae, above a frieze decorated with an urn and foliage, on square tapering fluted legs, probably Arles, 33.75in (85.4cm) h, 45.5in (115.5cm) w, 22.25in (56.4cm) d. Old worm holes and restoration. Provenance: Bought from Jean-Pierre Dillee, Paris.