Parisian Commode Stamped J.-b. Fromageau, 18th Century

Parisian commode with a serpentine (bombé) front, veneered in kingwood (bois de violette) laid in a quartered pattern. It has four drawers in three rows. Original Pyrenean red griotte marble top, gilt bronze mounts in the rocaille style.

It bears the stamp of Jean-Baptiste Fromageau, Parisian cabinetmaker who became a master in 1755, and the JME guild mark. It comes with a copy of an expert certificate dated 2005.

Period: third quarter of the 18th century (circa 1755-1775)
Stamp: J.-B. Fromageau, JME guild mark
Materials: kingwood veneer, red griotte marble, gilt bronze
Dimensions: height 84.5 cm, width 122 cm, depth 58.8 cm
Condition: good condition consistent with use. A chip on the side of the marble, visible in the photos. The back edge of the marble is left rough, cut by hand.

Can be seen in Vayrac (Lot, France), by appointment. Delivery across France and Europe, on quotation.