Regency Chest Of Drawers In Amaranth, With Masks Of Diana, Parisian Work.

Flexibility of form with discreet curves, model with 2 rows of drawers, copper channels on the front crosspieces, unique amaranth veneer in simple frieze and bronze mixing neoclassical and rocaille places this beautiful Parisian chest of drawers around the 1730s, we can compare this model to the productions of cabinetmakers such as François Lieutaud but especially Etienne Doirat. Ornamentation of period gilded bronzes with falls, sabot, apron, falling handles on rosettes and lock entries. It is necessary to note the ornamental richness with in particular masks borrowed from classical mythology, which we find on the large ribboned lock entries representing a mask of Diana, we find in particular this bronze model on chests of drawers by Charles Cressent (83; 88; 89 "Charles Cressent" by Alexandre Pradère published by "Faton"). For the case, the frame is made of softwood except for the uprights which are made of oak, the bottom is made of horizontal boards, the top is made of longitudinal boards with dovetail joints in the front and back uprights, the drawers are mounted in oak, finely cut with a recessed bottom on all 4 sides, the drawer fronts are made from softwood boards. The chest of drawers is topped with its period marble, a beautiful red Rance cherry color, molded with a corbin beak. Our opinion: Following the evolution of the chest of drawers, our regency model with two drawers has a beautiful shape without stiffness, it is also a most pleasant piece of furniture with its amaranth veneer giving it this wine lees color, with uncomplicated, simple curling which allows for a sober piece of furniture highlighting the shape, in addition the bronze ornamentation is most interesting and offers a beautiful decoration which blends perfectly with the bottom. All these elements specific to the great Parisian cabinetmakers such as Etienne Doirat (1675-1732) associated with the construction of the furniture allow us to situate our chest of drawers at the very beginning of Louis XV. Dimensions in marble: Height: 86 cm Width: 129 cm Depth: 64.5 cm