Lot n° 88
Estimation :
800 - 1200
EUR
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Result
: 800EUR
Wood and mahogany veneer chest of drawers opening with four - Lot 88
Wood and mahogany veneer chest of drawers opening with four drawers in four rows
Drawers adorned with gilded metal fillet frames, crosspieces plated with a gilded metal band
Straight fluted uprights, four "toupies" feet
Semi-rectangular drawer handles and bronze keyhole
Louis XVI period
Grey-veined white marble top
99.6 x 108.5 x 56 cm
Condition report available on request: contact@neo-encheres.com
NOTICE
During the Louis XVI period, Parisian cabinetmakers redefined the art of furniture, moving from the rococo style to more refined, symmetrical forms, marked by the influence of neoclassicism. Among them, Jean-Henri Riesener occupies a prominent position. Official supplier to the crown, notably Marie-Antoinette, he is famous for his richly inlaid furniture adorned with chased bronzes, characterized by sober elegance and precision in detail.
Other talented cabinetmakers, such as David Roentgen, distinguished themselves at the same time. Roentgen, originally from Germany but now based in Paris, is known for his innovative mechanical furniture and secretaries with complex mechanisms, combining ingenuity and refinement.
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, who specialized in seating, also left a lasting imprint, his Louis XVI chairs and armchairs distinguished by their harmony and geometric rigor, often enhanced by delicate carvings.
Last but not least, renowned cabinetmaker Georges Jacob left his mark on the period with his solid, elegant pieces, highly prized by the aristocracy. Like his contemporaries, he helped make this period a benchmark for lovers of classic furniture, symbolizing a perfect balance between neoclassical rigor and artisanal sophistication.
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