FRANCE, last quarter of the 18th century Solid mahogany and thick or thin veneer chest of drawers with a slightly raised center and pedestal front, opening with five drawers, three of which are in the waistband and two without a crossbar, on fluted and filleted uprights, the front ones rounded, resting on four tapered legs. The sides are panelled. Gilded bronze trim, such as escutcheon key escutcheons framed with leaves, pastilles with pull rings, pearl friezes, rings and sabots. Grey-veined white marble top, molded, with central and lateral springs. Louis XVI period. Stamped ''M. LELEU'' on the central drawer. 88.5 x 129 x 59.5 cm. Some lifting, cracks, small chips and old restorations; some chips to the marble. Provenance : Invoice from GROGNOT et JOINEL, antiquités, 1 rue des Saints Pères et 23 quai Malaquais, dated February 12, 1952 (torn).