Beautiful work from the Rhône valley, from the 18th century, Louis XV period.
beautiful walnut color and beautiful warm blond patina.
no restoration just a small graft on the edge of the top left drawer otherwise this chest of drawers has not undergone any restoration even the ends of the rear legs are original.
the bronzes were probably changed in the 19th century because we can see old traces on the drawer fronts.
the current pull handles are gadrooned bronzes, a great classic perfectly suited to the line of this chest of drawers.
the top is bec de corbin, note that it is only made up of two large walnut boards, a guarantee of quality.
the amounts are hollowed out in the mass decorated with a gendarme's hat.
bustling Louis XV sides and ungulate hoofed hind feet.
low hemmed crosspiece, beautiful double crossbow movement on the entire facade.
interior of drawers and backs in original fir typical of the Rhône valley.
the drawers slide perfectly with the slides having been revised.
Original wrought iron locks and keys working perfectly.
a preventive treatment with xylophene was carried out in the workshop but no worm attacks have been reported!
superb waxed patina of veined blond walnut.
a double crossbow chest of drawers in perfect condition, a timeless classic.
dimensions:
121 cm long by 60 cm wide and 92 cm high.
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