Regency Chest Of Drawers Stamped

Regency chest of drawers with rosewood marquetry, stamped *Migeon 18th century.
Curved front with four drawers in three rows, separated by brass fluting.
Rosewood drawers inlaid with four leaf motifs within cross-grain frames. Rounded side panels inlaid with three brass flutes ending in gilded bronze feet.
Rich ornamentation with period gilt bronze, drop handles decorated with espagnolettes, original mercury gilding in good condition (slight wear).
Period royal red marble top with molded edges, in very good condition.
Original locks in working order with their keys.
A certificate of authenticity issued in Paris in January 1985 will be provided to the buyer.
Period Louis XV Parisian work stamped *Migeon

* Migeon Pierre (1696–1758)
The MIGEON Dynasty
A family of Parisian artisans whose father, son, and grandson all bore the same first name, Pierre. Both cabinetmakers and merchants, they worked during the reign of Louis XV. The first, Pierre I, did not sign his works, as the use of a stamp did not become mandatory until 1743. The second and most renowned, Pierre II, produced a great deal of furniture and commissioned work from his colleagues. Pierre III devoted himself primarily to the furniture trade. The Migeon workshop enjoyed great prosperity. The pieces are of exceptional quality.

Two hallmarks are known: “MIGEON”; only the size of the letters differs.