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Fine French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Chest Sideboard
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A stunning, rare, and very fine quality French Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style mahogany inlaid marble-top chest after Jean-François Oeben / Jean-Henri Riesener.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, born in the late 19th / early 20th century, exceptionally executed Parisian work, retaining the original shaped marble top with contoured molded edge, over conforming solid mahogany case extensively inlaid with rich floral decoration and geometric trompe l'oeil marquetry-work. Embellished with finely sculpted and chisled gilt bronze ormolu mounts, the case fitted with three high quality locking bar mounted cabinet doors, each adorned with matched ornate escutcheon and opening thanks to the original keys, revealing a mahogany finished interior with single shelf. Featuring rare and exotic woods inlaid, all rising on bronze mounted transitional cabriole legs, ending in the finest quality patinated bronze sabots.
Its three doors do not interfere with its delicate marquetry with decorations of geometric cubes and beautiful flowers on gilt gold ground, its two flat uprights with cut sides inviting finesse and harmony, while its bronzes, with antique motifs indicate the return to refined classic taste.
A fine example of the Transition style, this chest subtly combines Louis XV marquetry with shapes that are already more rectilinear. From the middle of the 18th century, certain French artists, at the head of which the architects Blondel and Contant d'Ivry as well as the painter Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain, rose up against the excesses of the rococo style and advocated a calming of lines by the use of classical or even ancient principles. If the "Greek" style was too categorical a response to these requests, the Transition style, soon launched by the Marquis de Marigny, brother of Madame de Pompadour and Minister of the Arts, was much more measured and appreciated. Dutch cabinetmaker Matthijs Horrix was also front and center, a leader a Transition style.
Celebrated ebanista Jean-François Oeben was one of the leaders of this new taste, with Jean-Henri Riesener following in the 19th century. Oeben a genius with inlay, he gave birth to several patterns, both sober and elegant, such as the marquetry of bottomless cubes, which was adopted by many of his colleagues including Jacques Dautriche and Charles Chevallier.
Jean-François Oeben was particularly known for his "Louis XV or Transition furniture, adorned with leaf veneers, flower inlays or geometric patterns", according to Pierre Kjellberg (Le Mobilier français du XVIIIe, éditions de l'Amateur, 1989). A small secretary in the Transition cabinet bearing his stamp, with trompe l'oeil marquetry, is also kept at the Carnavalet Museum. On this chest, the craftsman further complicates the exercise by adding gold-tinted wood to the main center panel adorned with most intricate single green shaded two leaf flower stem topped with two-toned five-petal flower blossom, flanked by contrasting string banded framed panels with superior cross-banded diamond cubes in the middle of each panel creating a impressive trompe l'oeil effect with hints of movement and truly outstanding depth. A motif that will be widely used under Louis XVI with the distribution of trompe l'oeil marquetry as well as work named "à la reine" much appreciated by Marie-Antoinette.
An exceptional example, with beautiful nicely aged patina, rich warmth, and luminous sheen lending to its distinct luxurious presence. Whether placed in the dining room as a sideboard, server or buffet table, in the bedroom as a commode - chest of drawers dresser, hall console, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece, it's sure to bring refined sophisticated elegance, classic warmth, and creative artistic depth to any space.
Dimensions (approx):
35" High, 41" Wide, 18" Deep
The chest is in great shape overall, original antique condition, outstanding patina over the whole, wear and tear consistent with age and use, including some veneer chips and losses, the marble appears to have had restoration work in the distant past. Antique character marks aquired over a century do not detract from the display but only add to the overall aesthetic appeal and antique authenticity.
Delivered deep cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment.
Free White Glove In-home Delivery available via professional shipper. Please allow up to six-eight weeks for delivery. Average is two-three weeks.
Pickup available near Dallas, TX
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th-Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977226087902
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