French, late 19th century, with fine gilt bronze mounts on ebonized panels, on bronze mounted turned feet, highly figured mahogany veneers, rails with gilt bronze mounts, footboards with mask corner mounts, centering a ribbon and garland central panel, 56-1/2 x 62 x 84 in.ÿ - Provenance: Christie's 27 October 1998 for $5750; French Antique Shop, New Orleans, purchased June 2006 for $30,000; Estate of Dr. Joan C. Huntley, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Condition
top of crest possibly reduced in height? (appears to have a joint at base of top panel), otherwise very good condition with scattered minor veneer flaws, some minor surface distress, very minor lifting at some bronze mounts