A gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry commode in the manner of François Garnier Louis XV, circa 1745

with a serpentine mottled peach, grey and white marble top above two short and one narrow short drawer, above two long drawers with acanthus leaf, rocaille and c-scroll cast escutcheons and knee mounts above a shaped apron with a stylised scallopshell on scrolled feet, the mounts with the crown ç poinçon

In overall good conserved condition. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches to the marble top especially along the rear edge and front right curved corner and some minor staining to the top. The piece has been rebacked and has had some internal restorations to the drawer supports which have been reveneered. Some old very minor restorations to the veneer. Some fine casting cracks in the mounts which are quite normal and hardly noticeable. Some later runners on the base of the drawers. There has been restoration to the reverse of the lockplates on the two long drawers.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The crowned  ç poinçon was a tax mark used from 1745-49 on any alloy utilising the metal copper.