Antique Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Inlaid Commode, F. Durand Fils

Late 19th century, mahogany and king wood veneers, exotic wood inlays, oak secondary, breche d'alep shaped marble top with molded stepped edge, serpentine front porringer corner, the case featuring two bombe shaped drawers with asymmetrical ormolu mounts, upper stiles featuring asymmetrical cartouche ormolu mount, paneled sides, cabriole legs with applied ormolu acanthus feet, stamped to the top right rear corner under marble.

35.75 x 62 x 27.25 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Interior of upper drawer with script document.

Right side of case with vertical shrinkage crack to veneer; veneer chip and loss to right rear leg edge.