French Louis XVI style wood commode, late 19th c., having shaped marble top, over three drawers, rising on tapered fluted legs, ending on brass cap feet, sun-fading to case, approx 33"h, 37"w, 20"d

03.25.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 1304- the commode is in sturdy and stable condition, it is a nice size, the marble top is overall intact with some typical small roughness and minute chipping along the edges, there is a stable short hairline to the right center, see images, some scattered abrasions, and discoloration mainly noted along the back left edge, see images, as described, the case exhibits tonal variation/sun fading, mainly noted to the right side panel, wood displays evidence of old woodworm with some small losses noted to fluting, see images, drawers slide well, the second drawer would benefit from interior stops, a simple fix, drawer interiors are stable with some light spotting, all as commensurate with origin, age and use
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