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Copy of the dresser that sits in the Londoner-style office of the Free French Forces leader.
Freely inspired by Benneman’s chest for Louis XVI preserved at the Fontainebleau museum.
The profile of Charles de Gaulle is cut out in the right medallion. Opposite it, the profile of Marianne. In the center, a Lorraine cross.
The key is missing.
This one bears No. 21/1000 (?)
Identical model sold on 23 June 2013 in Mâcon by Maître Duvillard.
Pickup at Saint-Julien-sur-Bibost or delivery in the Lyon region by me.

Copie de la commode trônant dans le bureau londonnien du dirigeant des Forces Françaises Libres.
Librement inspirée de la commode de Benneman pour Louis XVI conservée au musée de Fontainebleau.
Le profil de Charles de Gaulle se découpe dans le médaillon de droite. En face le profil de Marianne. Au centre une croix de Lorainne.
manque la clé.

Celle-ci porte le N° 21/1000 (?)
Modèle identique vendu le 23 Juin 2013 à Mâcon par Maître Duvillard.
retrait a st julien sur bibost ou livraison région lyonnaise par mes soins.

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Chest of drawers - Stained wood - Charles de Gaulle Dresser

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A French 1940–1950 stained wood commode, a libre-inspired copy with profiles of Charles de Gaulle and Marianne and a Lorraine cross, measuring 145 cm wide, 84 cm high and 48 cm deep, lockable and in good condition with age-related wear, key missing.

Chest of drawers - Stained wood - Charles de Gaulle Dresser

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A French 1940–1950 stained wood commode, a libre-inspired copy with profiles of Charles de Gaulle and Marianne and a Lorraine cross, measuring 145 cm wide, 84 cm high and 48 cm deep, lockable and in good condition with age-related wear, key missing.

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