French Provincial Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Commode, 19th C., the rectangular top over a frieze drawer and three deep drawers, on a plinth base on curved block feet, H.- 34 in., W.- 47 in., D.- 22 in.

There is light warping to the top from age and shrinkage cracks. Top has losses to finish and some staining from poorly done Old English touch-ups of the wrong color and saturation. There are shrinkage cracks to case sides, and light separation at top right corner joint. The back of the case and the bottom of the third drawer have shrinkage cracks. There is damage to lower left foot. Drawer pull on the left top drawer has been re-mounted with some staining and surface variations around old mount. Commode with is structurally sound with light scattered nicks, scratches and minor worm holes throughout. Condition, especially with shrinkage cracks, is commensurate with age, material and use. Commode has keys and drawers open. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.