#321

French Maitrise Wooden Marble Top Chest with Bronze Pulls and Trim
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$700
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm.) l. x 9"h. x 7". The bombe-shaped front chest has unusual sides that flare slightly wider at the back,with ebony-finished frame and rosewood veneer drawer fronts and side,three drawers,tiny acorn shaped feet,white marble top,gilt beaded around the bottom frame,and very fancy bronze drawer pulls and key mounts. Excellent condition. French,mid-19th century,the quality of construction,woods and bronzes indicate maitrise creation. Included is a white bisque statue in the Grecian style,designed to simulate marble.