Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810 Mid-Century Modern the interior having a blue

the interior having a blue velvet interior

Shape: Oval

above are a pair of drawers inlaid with satinwood garlands and fitted with the original gilt brass handles

The curved arms terminate with carved dragon's claws resting on grotesque heads with ram's horns

It was common for artists who were being classically trained to replicate famous works by the Old Masters that proceeded them

Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810 Mid-Century Modern the interior having a blueA fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo Classical ormolu mounts, circa 1810. The commode is of the finest quality, the top is made of black & white variegated veined marble. The commode with four drawers, the top drawer with a large impressive gilt bronze lock escutcheon, featuring twin cupids with their bows drawn, with an eagle to the center nestled amongst laurel leaves. The three drawers below