French Empire period walnut secretary commode, early 19th c., having rectangular marble top, over four drawers, topmost drawer with fall front, revealing inset writing surface and interior gallery, flanked by tapering posts with bust-form terminals, rising on platform base, stable separation at side panels, approx 37"h, 49.75"w, 24.5"d

02.02.25: As described the side panels exhibit stable separation, I note that the commode is structurally sturdy, the marble top having typical minor chipping at the edges and light discoloration commensurate with age and use, the front façade if the case with scattered patch repairs, mostly to the drawer fronts and their trim (see images), also having some small fills and finish touch-ups, the frieze drawer revealing a fitted interior exhibits typical surface wear of the writing surface, including a black fabric tape reinforcement near the lock plate, the mirrored cabinet at the interior with typical hazing and silver losses, the giltwood figures flanking the drawers having rubs, scattered minor chips, and small stable splits consistent with use

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