A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE BRÈCHE DE MÉDUSE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY MARQUETRY INLAID CONSOLE DESSERTES, LATE 19TH CENTURY, of "D" shape form, centering a wide drawer flanked by side-opening hinged drawers separated by pilasters mounted with gilt bronze laurel and berry swagged tapered volutes and gilt bronze acanthus block, inlayed with shaded stained fruitwood and mahogany in a three-dimensional block pattern, the center drawer above a large cabinet door with diamond pattern parquetry ground inlaid centering a musical trophy, flanked by two open mirrored back shelves behind a gilt metal reticulated gallery, the lower wide drawer flanked by side-opening drawers with banded, shaded, and stained geometric border, mounted with gilt bronze laurel and berry wreath pulls suspended by ribbon bows with reeded acanthus backs, Brèche de Médous top encased by gilt metal band and partially surrounded by reticulated gilt metal gallery, raised on tapered inlaid legs. Height: 34 7/8" Width: 37" Depth: 15 3/4"

In overall good condition with minor rubbing to edges, fading to wood inlay, minor chipping to edges of marble tops. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. 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."

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