Two half-moon marquetry and gilt bronze commodes, opening with two drawers and two leaves, with marquetry decoration of vase, ewer and basket of flowers and fruits flanked by panels with trellises and rosettes, very rich gilt bronze ornamentation with figures of warriors, mask of Apollo, children-cupidon, vestals in caryatid and trophies of arms; veined white marble top. Based on the model delivered for Louis XVI's Versailles bedroom in 1775. Louis XVI style. H. 97 cm, W. 200 cm, D. 80 cm The original model of these commodes was commissioned from cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener (supplier to the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne) for Louis XVI's Versailles bedroom in 1775. Originally decorated with a marquetry panel depicting Minerva and two medallions bearing the king's and queen's numerals, this piece of furniture was dedicated to the young king. It was replaced during the Revolution by a country trophy (still in place). The Duc d'Aumale acquired this piece of furniture at the sale of Louis-Philippe's possessions in 1857. Today, it remains in the Château de Chantilly. A pair of identical commodes was recently sold by Mes Beaussant-Lefèvre in Paris, on April 18, 2016, lot 84.