Title
Chest-of-Drawers
Object Type
Date
late 18th Century
Description
Louis XVI ormolu mounted tulipwood commode with carved rectangular gray and white marble top above three drawers. The angles are inlaid with simulated fluting and headed by beaded chutes. The sides are veneered a quatre faces on tapering legs ending in toupie feet. Ormolu pull and keyholes on drawers.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
tulipwood, marble, bronze, gilt
Extent
Overall: 33 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 51 3/4 in. (85.1 x 62.2 x 131.4 cm)
Collection
Source
Belonged to J.B.Duke 78th Street, New York
Identifier
1999.236
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