SOLD. Louis XV commode of Brazilian rosewood, top of red and white-veined marble. Signed. Malle. France, mid-18th century. H. 83 cm. W. 133 cm. D. 65 cm.

778/1791

Signed Louis XV commode of Brazilian rosewood, top of red and white-veined marble. Gilt-bronze mounts, cast with openwork foliage and ornamentation. Curved sides and front with three drawers. Signed. Malle. France, mid-18th century. H. 83 cm. W. 133 cm. D. 65 cm.

Louis-Nöel Malles (1735–1782) work is represented at the The Henry Clay Frick Collection, New York and at Musée Carnavalet, Paris. Provenance: Château de Brumare, Paris.

Condition

Veneer damages. Wear.

Auction

Furniture and clocks, 5 December 2007