A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted amaranth, kingwood and fruitwood commode à vantaux Paris, early 20th century

surmounted by a fleur de pêcher marble top above a long frieze drawer and a cupboard door centered by a fruitwood and mother of pearl marquetry trophy and flanked by ebony and satiné trellis parquetry. 

Overall in good condition with the usual scratches and chips to marble top. The carcass and veneers with scratches and minor losses in places consistent with age and use. Gilt-bronze tarnished and dirty in places. Traces of stickers in places. GIlt-bronze acanthus cast vertical bandings on canted corners each are short 1/2 inch to the bottom edge (that is normally hidden behind the bottom corner mount). The gilt-bronze centering the apron has a loss to the left side and there is a break to the bronze border on the bottom of the cupboard door. No shelves.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.