Louis XV/XVI Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Parquetry Commode

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Louis XV/XVI Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Parquetry Commode
By François Rübestück, circa 1765
The breakfronted breche d'Alep marble top above two drawers sans traverse, the rounded stiles headed by lion mask and swagged mounts, on cabriole legs; stamped F. RUBESTUCK front left corner. Height 34 inches (86.4 cm), width 51 inches (129.5 cm), depth 24 1/4 inches (62.3 cm).

François Rübestück, maître in 1766.

C Estate of Myles Sherman Lowell
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Good restored condition, appearing to retain its original marble top, mounts later, handles replaced, sunfading to front, minor chips to edges, age cracks to veneers at center of top drawer, age cracks to sides.

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