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Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

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A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance! Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed in elegant, sophisticated and luxurious King Louis 15th taste, topped with the original rouge red Pyrenees marble top with striking white veining, serpentine-shaped front and molded edge, over a conforming solid wood case fitted with a secret hidden storage compartment and four dovetailed drawers, each with ornate gilt-bronze handles and escutcheons. When you remove the top left drawer, the center panel with faux escutcheon can slide over and reveal a concealed wooden drawer for valuables. Elegantly decorated, the drawer fronts and rounded corner posts adorned with subtle carvings, paneled sides, scalloped apron with hand carved Rocaille shell and scroll motif, rising on short cabriole legs. In the original cream paint finish with distressed chippy paint patina perfection! PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: Private collection of Floyd and Beverly Sherman (1939-2024) who purchased it for $35,519 in 2001 (paperwork included) Beverly was an iconic owner, exhibitor and breeder of the Tennessee Walking Horse since the beginning of her and her family’s passion in 1979. She will also be remembered for her work with the breeding community, generosity and philanthropy. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, Texas. Summer Fine Arts and Antiques catalog. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a notable media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow on PBS for 13 years, as well as a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other publications. She's also founded highly regarded art galleries and exhibits throughout the United States. Dimensions: (approx) 35" High, 50.5" Wide, 25" Deep As warm and attractive as it is versatile, having the ideal larger size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a bedroom dresser, dining room sideboard server or buffet, credenza, oversized hall console, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece, to name just a few. Condition: Great antique condition with nicely aged heavily worn distressed patina. Re-gilded hardware. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound with wear consistent with age and use, including scattered losses, paint losses, chips, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated antique character and rustic old world European charm that can only be acquired over very long periods of time!

Dimensions:

Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Fruitwood,Marble,Paint,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Molded

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1760-1810

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Great antique condition with nicely aged heavily worn distressed patina. Re-gilded hardware. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, wear consistent with age & use, including scattered chippy paint losses, antique character & charm.

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977240577722

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