Pair of French Marble Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes
Auction Date: May 19, 2023
Estimate: Estimate: 700 - 1200
Sold for: $922
Lot: 117
Circa 1960.
Rounded marble tops over rectangular three drawer commodes, with gilt brass mounts to canted edges, brass plaque after the antique inset to top center drawer, Greek key and swag brass motif to demilune carving to skirt, above modest cabriole legs. Marquetry basket of flowers, centered. Parquetry inlay with string patterns of conforming shape to sides and drawer fronts. Gilt brass ring handles, steel escutcheons.
Impressed FRANCE with stamp to top edge under marble.
Approximate dimensions: 34 1/4 high x 38 wide x 18 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Minor chipping, scuffs, and surface marks to wood and veneer, on one cabriolet leg, foot brass mount now off, and present filled cracks, chips to marble tops.