Stamped F. Lieutaud - Superb Satinwood And Amaranth Tomb Chest Of Drawers - Regency Period
Artist: François Lieutaud - (1665- 1748)
Satinwood and amaranth marquetry "tombeau" chest of drawerswith frieze decoration.
The front is curved and opens with four drawers on three rowsThe front is curved and opens with four drawers in three rows separated by crosspieces.
The uprights are curved and terminate in four wide, slightlyfeet.
Very rich ornamentation of chased and gilded bronzes with womenvalets and foliage on the corner falls, draw knobs, keyholes and
The parquet floor is topped with a thick, beautiful griotte marble with grey veins.marble.
Monogram "F.L" for François LIEUTAUD (1665-1748)
Early Louis XV late Regency period
H.: 86 cm ; W. : 128 cm ; D. : 61 cm
This piece of furniture has beenrestored "en conservation" with a "blanc de Venise" varnishRoubot varnish according to the 18th-century recipe, by our cabinetmakercabinetmaker Serge CHAILLOU, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Musées de France accredited.
Themark "F L" corresponds to the stamp of François LIEUTAUD (1665-1748), received Masterthe end of the 17th century,Hewith Charles Boulle, executed some of Versailles' finest furniture.
Therecords indicate that, as an exceptional measure, King Louis XIV granted himXIV had granted him the rare privilege of being able to create and manufacture thebronzes for his furniture, because at the time, only the corporation ofhad this exclusivity.
InHistory of Furniture, the use of walnut for the construction of drawersdrawers, as is the case with our chest of drawers, bears witness to ParisianParisian craftsmanship, and on the other hand, it's a piece of furniturecommissioned piece of furniture.
Morelater, with the shortage of walnut following the harsh winter of 1709, walnut waswas replaced by oak.
FrançoisLIEUTAUD was one of the greatest cabinetmakers of his time.
Ato date, we find very few works by him on the market, which makes ourour chest of drawers, described below, a rare piece of furniture.Thelast official sales in the last 25 years:
-Christie "s Monaco, stamped 1 time,2008 : €86,000
-Tajan Paris, stamped 1 time, 2002: €74,000
-Cannes, unstamped, attributed: €60,000
The front is curved and opens with four drawers on three rowsThe front is curved and opens with four drawers in three rows separated by crosspieces.
The uprights are curved and terminate in four wide, slightlyfeet.
Very rich ornamentation of chased and gilded bronzes with womenvalets and foliage on the corner falls, draw knobs, keyholes and
The parquet floor is topped with a thick, beautiful griotte marble with grey veins.marble.
Monogram "F.L" for François LIEUTAUD (1665-1748)
Early Louis XV late Regency period
H.: 86 cm ; W. : 128 cm ; D. : 61 cm
This piece of furniture has beenrestored "en conservation" with a "blanc de Venise" varnishRoubot varnish according to the 18th-century recipe, by our cabinetmakercabinetmaker Serge CHAILLOU, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Musées de France accredited.
Themark "F L" corresponds to the stamp of François LIEUTAUD (1665-1748), received Masterthe end of the 17th century,Hewith Charles Boulle, executed some of Versailles' finest furniture.
Therecords indicate that, as an exceptional measure, King Louis XIV granted himXIV had granted him the rare privilege of being able to create and manufacture thebronzes for his furniture, because at the time, only the corporation ofhad this exclusivity.
InHistory of Furniture, the use of walnut for the construction of drawersdrawers, as is the case with our chest of drawers, bears witness to ParisianParisian craftsmanship, and on the other hand, it's a piece of furniturecommissioned piece of furniture.
Morelater, with the shortage of walnut following the harsh winter of 1709, walnut waswas replaced by oak.
FrançoisLIEUTAUD was one of the greatest cabinetmakers of his time.
Ato date, we find very few works by him on the market, which makes ourour chest of drawers, described below, a rare piece of furniture.Thelast official sales in the last 25 years:
-Christie "s Monaco, stamped 1 time,2008 : €86,000
-Tajan Paris, stamped 1 time, 2002: €74,000
-Cannes, unstamped, attributed: €60,000
11 500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Wood marquetry
Length: 128
Height: 86
Depth: 61
Reference (ID): 1753348
Availability: In stock
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