Importante commode à encoignures en sycomore, plaques de tôle peinte et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, attribuée à Claude-Charles Saunier

à décor de grotesques et guirlandes de fleurs sur fond vert et blanc, les vantaux ornés d'une figure de bacchante et de l'allégorie de la Musique ; la façade cintrée ouvrant en ceinture par un tiroir et deux compartiments pivotants, et par deux vantaux découvrant deux étagères, flanquée de chaque côté de trois étagères à plateau de marbre blanc veiné à galerie ; les montants ornés de chutes de fruits et de fleurs reposant sur des pieds fuselés à cannelures simulées ; dessus de marbre blanc veiné ; un rapport d'expertise et de restauration est consultable sur demande

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Very good overall condition despite the inevitable very minor scratches, marks and dents due to age and use. The wooden structure: very good condition. The veneer has been cleaned and has a nice patina. The tole panels have been completely cleaned as the surface was dirty due to wax and the colours had turned too yellow. The colours are now very fresh and very subtle. The painted decoration was in very good condition and there were only a very few refreshed areas. All the panels are original. The gilt-bronze mounts are all original. The gilding of the mounts is original and it just has been gently cleaned. The major part of the screws are original. Two small marble top of the lateral sides have been restored. A complete file about the restoration is available on the request and shows all the restoration process with all the steps. Exceptional piece.
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