Paul Sormani, Paris, Louis XV-Style Kingwood and Marble-Top Commode, third quarter 19th century, the shaped Sarrancolin Ilhet marble top above a conforming bombe case fitted with two long drawers with chevron veneering and an inlaid floral spray, the sides en suite, raised on sabre legs ending in scrolled sabots, the whole with finely figured ormolu mounts and millwork, the top rail stamped "Sormani Paris" in three places, the lock labeled "Paul Sormani 10, r. Charlot Paris, h. 36", w. 46", d. 19-1/2".

In overall very good condition. Tight and sturdy, with normal minor indications of age and use. The replaced marble top is free of notable chips or flakes along its perimeter edge. There is a professionally repaired break through the top. Drawers slide smoothly and locks are present. There is a veneer loss on the inside flat canted edge of one front leg. The loss is about 3/8" wide and 1/2" long. There is a loss on the same plane of the opposing leg, about 1/4" x 1/2".