61013: A Pair of Fine LeClaire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze

A Pair of Fine LeClaire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Tulipwood, and Fruitwood Parquetry Commodes, 3rd quarter 19th century Marks: JME, A LECLAIRE, PARIS 36-1/2 x 39-1/2 x 20-1/2 inches (92.7 x 100.3 x 52.1 cm) (each) PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE DALLAS COLLECTION The parquetry commodes, each with canted rectangular marble top, above a guilloche-mounted frieze with central drawer over a pair of drawers inlaid with parquetry, with rounded front angles mounted with garlands and laurels, atop two angled tapering front legs, and two straight tapering back legs. A LECLAIRE, PARIS mark to underside, with JME marks to underside and under marble top. PROVENANCE: Estate of Betty Meadows, Dallas, Texas HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Slight chips to one back corner to marble top to one commode, overall presenting very well.