A moulded mahogany chest of drawers, the front opening to six drawers and a leaf framed with ormolu rais-de-cœurs (originally replacing drawers, probably modified in the early 19th century), the white marble top resting on engaged columnar uprights with brass flutes and rings.
Stamped by Louis Aubry and JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1774.
Louis XVI period (missing). 
 H : 90 cm, W : 127 cm, D : 60 cm
 The cabinetmaker Louis Aubry made several chests of drawers with doors, one of which once belonged to the collection of François de Salverte and had the particularity of having sphinx-shaped front legs (Christie's Paris sale on December 16, 2008, lot 234), another one was also sold at Christie's (in London) on June 4, 2014, lot 637
Live Tuesday 15 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 130

A moulded mahogany chest of drawers, the front opening to six drawers and a leaf framed with ormolu rais-de-cœurs (originally replacing drawers, probably modified in the early 19th century), the white marble top resting on engaged columnar uprights with brass flutes and rings. Stamped by Louis Aubry and JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1774. Louis XVI period (missing). H : 90 cm, W : 127 cm, D : 60 cm The cabinetmaker Louis Aubry made several chests of drawers with doors, one of which once belonged to the collection of François de Salverte and had the particularity of having sphinx-shaped front legs (Christie's Paris sale on December 16, 2008, lot 234), another one was also sold at Christie's (in London) on June 4, 2014, lot 637

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€4,224
Buyer's premium
28%
A moulded mahogany chest of drawers, the front opening to six drawers and a leaf framed with ormolu rais-de-cœurs (originally replacing drawers, probably modified in the early 19th century), the white marble top resting on engaged columnar uprights with brass flutes and rings. Stamped by Louis Aubry and JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1774. Louis XVI period (missing). H : 90 cm, W : 127 cm, D : 60 cm The cabinetmaker Louis Aubry made several chests of drawers with doors, one of which once belonged to the collection of François de Salverte and had the particularity of having sphinx-shaped front legs (Christie's Paris sale on December 16, 2008, lot 234), another one was also sold at Christie's (in London) on June 4, 2014, lot 637
Sale Tuesday 15 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris