Description:

A Very Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Marquetry and
Mahogany Commode After a Model by J.H. Riesener. Circa 1880.

The rectangular white marble top of breakfront outline above a
chandelle-mounted frieze with a central drawer over two long
drawers with a central bronze trophy depicting two kissing birds, sans
transverse with floral marquetry and trelliswork
parquetry, the corners with trailing floral chutes raised on scrolling
leaf-mounted tapering legs, the lock engraved F.Linke (later).

Height: 35 inches (90 cm)
Width: 51 inches (130 cm)
Depth: 22 inches (56 cm)

Note: This commode was previously offered at Bonham's Auctioneers in Los Angeles on    April 30, 2007, Sale 14792, Lot 2136. Click here to view

Ref: A624