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Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC

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Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC

Offered for sale is a late 20th-century Karges Furniture Company Louis XV Bombe Chest Inspired by a metropolitan Paris piece, ca. 1755. This chest employs low-relief scroll and leaf carvings on drawers with a center cartouche, a lock, and an escutcheon. The front is both serpentine and bombe. The posts reiterate the cartouche with a center cabochon like the drawers. The chest is hand-carved of walnut solids with walnut veneers. The metal maker's tag is found within a drawer as shown and the drawers are dovetailed. This piece is hand-made to order from Karges with a trade cost of over $22K with a production lead time of 12-14 weeks. This is a fresh estate find from Key Biscayne, FL in great condition from the home of the original owner who acquired it new. Please feel free to contact us for shipping quotes from trusted white-glove shippers.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Brass,Walnut
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XV
Incollect Reference #:	706956