A Louis XVI Kingwood and Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
A Louis XVI Kingwood and Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
Circa 1790
Height 39 x width 48 x depth 20 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Collection of Catharine and David Hamilton, Chicago, Illinois European Furniture & Decorative Arts The case with cracks to the veneer and sunfading to the sides. Heavy scratches around the top drawers escutcheon. The marble top is a later replacement. One sabot is detached but present. Sturdy and usable; would benefit from conservation. Drawers do not open and close smoothly due to shrinking. Key is present, locking mechanisms are present for all drawers, detached from top two. Additional images available upon request.
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A Louis XVI Kingwood and Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
Circa 1790
Height 39 x width 48 x depth 20 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Collection of Catharine and David Hamilton, Chicago, Illinois European Furniture & Decorative Arts The case with cracks to the veneer and sunfading to the sides. Heavy scratches around the top drawers escutcheon. The marble top is a later replacement. One sabot is detached but present. Sturdy and usable; would benefit from conservation. Drawers do not open and close smoothly due to shrinking. Key is present, locking mechanisms are present for all drawers, detached from top two. Additional images available upon request.
