A LOUIS PHILIPPE WALNUT AND MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS, FRENCH, EARLY/MID 19TH CENTURY, the curved corner rectangular top over a concave frieze drawer above an arrangement of three drawers, each with exquisitely bookmatched walnut veneer cut to reveal two "lion's masks" emerging from the figuring surrounded by a molded frame, raised on wing form ogee feet joined by a flat front skirt. Height: 37 3/8" Width: 51 5/8" Depth: 23 1/2"

The top was added later, one lock is unattached in the top drawer, the keyhole/escutcheon area has apparent damages with painted-over repairs, and a vertical crack running the grain on the right panel. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."