700
40x34 H92cm.
Antique Louis XVI Lombard chest of drawers in precious exotic woods dating back to the second half of the 18th century.
The rectangular cabinet is set on four slightly tapered legs and decorated with linear inlays with a vertical floral motif.
The front features an upper drawer decorated with an inlay of floral garlands with ribbons and small plant elements centered by a knob.
A door below is framed by geometric fillets with an inlaid circular medallion in the centre depicting a stylised sunburst rose window.
The sides and top are also decorated with inlaid medallions inserted into geometric panels.
General Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional shellac and handmade alcohol method.
Provenance: Lombardy, 18th century.
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