French Louis Philippe period figured walnut semainier/ tall chest, mid 19th c., having marble top, above seven drawers, rising on bracket feet, typical separation to side panels, left side panel with filled reinforcement, approx 59.5"h, 41"w, 18"d

11.21.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 2341: As described there is typical separation/ splits to the side panels, the left side panel seam having filled reinforcement, additionally there are typical small splits along the grain throughout, some having a small amount of filled reinforcement, others with minute lifting along the seam, I note that the semainier is presently intact and structurally sturdy, the marble top, which appears later than the case, having inherent natural inclusions and fissures, as well as a few typical minor chips to edge commensurate with use, the drawers currently operating smoothly, with patination and typical light gilt mellowing of the metal pulls, there is light evidence of old woodworm commensurate with origin, and typical minor surface wear such as sparse abrasions and small veneer chips commensurate with age and use

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