"Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Stamped J. Lapie."
Small chest of drawers opening with three central drawers and two curved side doors. Pretty marquetry decoration of musical instruments, flowers and foliage. Some old veneer restorations. Buffer varnish finish. Original gilded bronzes. Top in period Aleppo breccia in perfect condition. Supplied with keys. Stamped on the left rear foot J.Lapie: for Jean Lapie born in 1734 in Paris. Brother of Nicolas Alexandre Lapie. Received his master's degree in 1762. Established Rue de Charenton in Paris. Bibliography: French furniture of the 18th century - Pierre Kjellberg - Editions de l'Amateur - 2008. Cabinetmakers of the 18th century - Count François de Salverte - Editions d'Art et d'Histoire - 1934.