A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted black lacquered commode Maison Pretot, Paris mid 19th century Stamped three times to top below marble PRETOT . height 35in (89cm); width 59 3/4in (152cm); depth 27in (68.5cm) Provenance: Property from the Estate of June Ebensteiner, West Lake Village, California.

The marble top almost certainly the original to the case. With a small chip to the underside of back left corner, and numerous scattered chips to the back edge. Small loss to timber panel below marble top. The case in overall sturdy condition. The lacquer with large areas of restoration and refreshing. Numerous scattered losses to front of drawers - as visible in catalogue photo. Vertical cracks visible to both sides. Small loss to timber panel at top. The gilt bronze mounts with general wear and toning, some a little loose. Typical dings, dents and surface scratches overall.