A French gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry commode, after the model by Antoine Gaudreaux, made for le cabinet du Roi at Versailles in Louis XV style, early 20th century

surmounted by a rosso antico marble top, opening to reveal four serpentine drawers with fruitwood and ebony stringing, the sides with blue stained horn backed roundels

Minor losses to the parquetry veneer which can easily be repaired. Crack on right hand side on plaque in the middle. In otherwise good condition.
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For further information on this model see footnote to lot 487.