LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Overall in decorative, sound condition and ready to place. With typical scattered nicks, marks and scratches. With some scattered light surface abrasions including above the escutcheon on the upper drawer. The veneer with some lifting, flaking and scattered small losses, including to the marquetry panels on each side of the commode as a result of age cracks. With some scattered small restorations and minor repairs, including small patches and infilled repairs leaf tips of the flowering branches. With scattered age and construction cracks including along each side of the commode. The ormolu with typical scattered rubbing, light oxidation and tarnish expected with age and use. The marble with natural inclusions, scattered nicks and 'nibbles' to edges. With no key. The bottom drawer locked and not examined.