Title
Chest-of-Drawers
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1770
Description
A Louis XV/XVI marquetry cabinet topped by a breche d'alep marble top. This sits above two long drawers inlaid with a marquetry picture of ruins that spans both drawers. At the angles are ram's heads which lead to cabriole legs and paw sabots.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
marble, tulipwood, bronze, gilt
Extent
Overall: 34 1/4 x 24 x 50 in. (87 x 61 x 127 cm)
Collection
Source
Belonged to J.B.Duke 78th Street, New York
Identifier
1999.921
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