Louis XV ormolu-mounted marquetry commode, signed

Louis XV ormolu-mounted marquetry commode, signed, c. 1750, France, stamped "JB SAUNIER" (Jean Baptiste Saunier, maitre en 1757) on right corner, the shaped St. Anne grey marble top over bombe case, the drawer fronts decorated with marquetry flowers in a gilt bronze cartouche, 33"h x 40"w x 23"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 310 East 55th Street, NYC
Condition Report: Good/Fair, marble showing two chips on back edge, fleabites throughout, veneer generally well preserved, with an area of loss and lifting on right side, lifting on upper drawer, one handle not attached but retained **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.