Biedermeier Figured and Bookmatched Fruitwood Commode

German, early 19th century, rectangular top above a conforming highly figured case fitted with three dovetailed long drawers with bone shield escutcheons, on later short tapering splayed legs, figured fruitwood throughout, 32 x 39-3/4 x 21-1/2 in.

Provenance: Christie's East, March 27, 2001 (lot 250); Private Collection, New York
Condition Report: very good restored condition with polished surface, minor warping at drawer facings with some repaired veneer cracks and chips (top drawer with two patches and area of color retouch), feet probably replaced