FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL MARQUETRY INLAID MARBLE-TOP COMMODE,19th century. Rectangular with molded edge, having projecting canted front corners and slightly projecting center front; vigorously mottled red and ochre marble; three graduated drawers with projecting centers; top inlaid with lattice work and flowerhead motifs, lower two with elaborate floral sprays and bow knots, center with oval panel of musical instruments; swag and urn-inlaid sides; striped inlaid canted corners continues panel-inlaid angled tapering square legs ending in square sabots; applied brass ring handles and oval cartouche and bow knot escutcheons - 35 in. x 47 1/2 in. x 22 in. Estimate $2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Ruth Thomson, Washington, DC
