French Empire style mahogany semainier/ chest of drawers, early 20th c., rectangular marble top, over protruding frieze drawer, and six additional drawers, flanked by columnar posts with gilt-metal capitals, on cup feet, approx 56.25"h, 33.75"w, 18.25"d

09/08/2026: In my opinion regarding LOT :  3487- please refer to online images for best views and pardon any reflection or white you see  on the piece, it is simply glare from surrounding objects, the structure is overall intact and stands sturdy, the top displays typical minute chipping along the edges and small abrasions, as well as some spotting, the case shows tonal variation, some nicks, rubs, abrasions and some small wood losses, with variation to color, see upper right corner, drawers slide well and interiors are largely clean, metal is present with some spotting and patination, overall the cabinet presents well exhibiting light wear commensurate with age and use

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