Louis XV/XVI commode, signed Simon Guillaume

Louis XV/XVI commode, signed Simon Guillaume, c. 1765, France, Brescia marble top, the case inlaid with hunting scene to drawers fronts at center, flower vine banding, floret marquetry to sides panels, gilded mounts, sabots, and drawer pulls, partial stamp of "Guillaume" signature visible at top corners of commode, for Simon Guillaume, Paris, top of one drawer stamped "Edwards & Roberts", museum accession number to underside of commode and to drawer interior, approx. 34.5"h x 50.5"w x 23"d

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia
Condition Report: Fair, separation break to one side of commode, the other side appears repaired, wood cracks and shrinkage, scattered small veneer losses and chips, areas around drawer pulls gouged (particularly top drawer), surface distress and marring, some staining, marble repaired, with cracks, and edge chipping, possibly adaptations and modifications **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.