M-103-0014
Fine French Louis XV Grey Marble Top Walnut Commode Arbalete
$8,250.00 $6,600.00
DETAILS
An antique Rococo period chest of drawers, with serpentine (arbalete) double crossbow front and recessed cartouche panels surrounding the brass handles and escutcheons. The dresser supports a conforming variegated grey and white marble top with three long drawers and raised on short cabriole legs. Commodes en arbalete were made only by very skilled cabinetmakers as it is difficult to carve this serpentine shape from one piece of wood.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
PERIOD
Louis XV (1715-74) | Mid 18th century
DATE
Circa 1760
DIMENSIONS
Width 51.5 Depth 26 Height 36.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: later hardware. Second drawer is a bit tight. Would benefit from sanding to slide easier.
