A French Directoire parquetry mahogany commode with red breccia marble top, circa 1800
Sale 2093 - The Tastemaker
Aug 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $699
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A French Directoire parquetry mahogany commode with red breccia marble top, circa 1800
With three short drawers over two long drawers, with shaped apron, on tapered square legs, the underside of marble top with old storage label to underside.
H: 35 in. W: 44 ¾ in. D: 21 ½ in.
H: 35 in. W: 44 ¾ in. D: 21 ½ in.
Provenance:
A Main Line collection.
A Main Line collection.
Condition Report
with scattered cracks, losses, patches, and fill to veneer commensurate with age and use, the left-facing side in particular has some splitting and losses to veneer; the drawers are each lined with floral block printed paper; the marble top in overall great condition, with old softened minor chips along edges, and some minor water rings and scratches; the back with later wood brace along back right-facing side, the back also with some old worm holes indicative of age; brasses and escutcheons are freshly polished; includes two keys
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