A Louis XV/XVI Transitional Parquetry Marble-Top Commode

20th Century

the case stamped BRUNOVAN INC./ SYLVAIN BRUNO PRESIDENT/ PARIS NEW YORK, further stamped FRANCE.
Height 35 1/2 x width 52 1/4 x depth 22 inches.

Property from the Carmen S. Holeman Trust, Indianapolis, Indiana

Note:

Brunovan, Inc. were importers of fine French reproduction furniture after 18th century Louis XV and Louis XVI models. The firm had locations at 383 Madison Avenue and 425 East 53rd Street in New York, and Sylvain Bruno served as the president.

Sturdy and usable condition. The sides of the case faintly sun-faded. Several small veneer chips or small areas of lost veneer along the top of the case and the front edge of one of the front legs, as well as the sides of the back legs. One back leg is missing its sabot, the other back leg's sabot is detached but present. The top of the case (beneath the marble) has a broken indention in the plywood, probably from the corner of the marble top being dropped. It is not visible when the marble is in place. Marble top intact without damage; a few flake chips at front edge.

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A Louis XV/XVI Transitional Parquetry Marble-Top Commode

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