Chest of drawers in lemon and amaranth wood opening with fiv - Lot 134

Lot 134
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Chest of drawers in lemon and amaranth wood opening with fiv - Lot 134
Chest of drawers in lemon and amaranth wood opening with five drawers in front and a secret drawer at the level of the apron. The amounts in fluted pilasters and tapered legs. Blue turquoise marble top. Rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes, partly brought back probably in the 19th century, such as the entries of locks with decorations of putti in foliage and the masks of espagnolettes. Louis XVI period, attributed to Claude-Charles Saunier, cabinetmaker received master in 1752. H. 95 cm - W. 131 cm - D. 64 cm Provenance : Former David L. Isaacs collection at 44 and 46 New Oxford Street in London until its sale to William James on July 21, 1902. Former William James collection (listed in his inventory: William James, Inventory, WDMS. 3263, 1882-1904, '86. Louis XVI Commode, marble top & ormolu mts. Isaacs. Dec. 1902. In London...£250'.French Furniture lent by Edward James Esq. exhib. cat., Brighton, 1965, p. 32 & pl. 3. ). Sale A Surreal Legacy: Selected works of art from The Edward James Foundation; Christie's, London, December 5, 2016, lot 141 Exhibition : Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery & Museum, French Furniture lent by Edward James Esq. 1965.
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