A flamed violet-wood veneered chest of drawers, opening with a leaf decorated with a scene entitled "le serment d'aimer toute sa vie" in European Martin varnish, standing on eight sheathed legs (varnish chips, cracks). Rich ornamentation of chased and gilded bronzes such as winged sphinxes with foliage and acanthus leaves, channel frieze, keyhole, spandrels, framing rods, sabots, aprons, masks and foliage applique branches. Peach blossom marble top (restored). Signed P. SORMANI. Last quarter of the 19th century. Height 114 cm - Width : 141 cm - Depth : 46 cm