Offered by Danièle Fontaine Antiquaire
French furniture & objets d'art from the 18th century
Tomb-shaped chest of drawers, in rosewood marquetry in kingwood frames.
It opens with 3 rows of drawers. The first row opens with 2 drawers and a small secret drawer, which can only open if the other 2 are open.
Below, 2 large curved drawers which follow the shape of the dresser.
Beautiful ornamentation of bronzes golden rocailles, falls, hooves, apron, lock entrances
Parisian work mounted on frame oak, exceptional condition.
Signature under the royal red marble of Flanders
SAR Jean Girard Théodore etabli in the Faubourg St Antoine worked for a number of confreres including Coulon and Dubuisson (dictionary extract of cabinetmakers and carpenters). Some pieces of furniture bearing his stamp went on sale at Versailles and at Drouot.
Delevery information :
By specialized carrier for long distance.
By myself with a delivery package for shorter distances