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Accademia Fine Art

354 - CURVED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE
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Estimate €100 - €200
Description
CURVED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE Of a ‘sauteuse’ shape, in rosewood and violetwood veneer arranged in a butterfly-wing pattern within filleted frames, the front features a pronounced curve centred on an oval medallion adorned with contrasting wood marquetry depicting a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon, and opens to reveal two drawers. Richly decorated with gilded and chiselled Rocaille-style bronze fittings, fixed pull handles, foliage-decorated corner finials extending down the side panels, foliage-decorated feet and a front panel centred on an asymmetrical cartouche. Topped with a thick, moulded marble top. France, 19th–20th century, signs of wear. Dimensions: 89 x 113 x 52 cm
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