LOUIS XIV PERIOD CHEST OF DRAWERS Veneered with amaranth, ebony and brass inlays, decorated with chased and partly gilded bronze, the top encircled by a bronze mould decorated with ears of wheat inscribed in gadroons, the front opening out into five drawers in four rows, the rounded and fluted uprights resting on a plinth with an openwork cut-out; restorations to the veneer, minor accidents and missing parts. H. 85 cm (33 ½ in.) l. 120 cm (47 ¼ in.) P. 67 cm (26 ½ in.) A Louis XIV gilt-bronze mounted, amaranth, ebony and brass inlaid commode *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. For a buyer leaving the EU, a CITES re-export certificate may be required, at the expense of the future buyer. Restrictions may apply depending on the country of destination. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country. For an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense. Restrictions can apply depending on the country of destination.