attributed to the Sormani dynasty A transition style gilt-bronze mounted purpleheart, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry commode Paris, circa 1900

Brèche de Saint-Maximin marble top, three frieze drawers, three cupboard doors, one chute has been removed to reveal the mark P.S from the bronze master model.

Overall in very good condition and presentation with the usual minor nicks and light scratches consistent with age and use; there are minor losses to the veneer to the edges of the upper carcass consistent with the rubbing of the marble; the marble top with the usual chips to edges; three rather large chips to surface of top consistent with losses around coarse veining and with some areas of infilling in places.
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