Stumpff Jean-chrysostome, Secretary Of The Louis XVI Period In XVIIIth Marquetry Around 1770

Stumpff Jean-chrysostome, Louis XVI Period Secretary In 18th Century Marquetry Circa 1770 Elegant Louis XVI Period Secretary In Marquetry, Rosewood and Violet Wood Veneer. Veneered with Butterfly Wings and Inlaid with a Greek Net, Framing of Amaranth. Sectional secretary opening onto a drawer, 2 doors and a flap in the front. The flap discovering a leather with golden trims, lockers and 4 drawers. Topped with an Original St Anne Gray Marble. Buffer varnish. Gilt Bronze Keyhole Entries. The Locks Work, supplied with its key. Stamped by Stumpff Jean-chrysostome and the Poinçon des Jurandes, JME. (1731-1806) - Cabinetmaker. Paris. Master on August 27, 1766 Born in Swabia, Stumpff established himself as a free craftsman in rue Saint Nicolas where he remained after obtaining his master's degree in 1766. His stamp is found on many works in rosewood veneer and lacquer. Far Eastern style, inlaid with geometric patterns. But what made the notoriety of this cabinetmaker was a very original marquetry, trompe l'oeil, simulating small cubes and crosses in relief, marquetry which had an enormous success in 1770. We also notice the regular use of this cabinetmaker. from framing nets to Greek. His Louis XV furniture (quite rare), Transition and Louis XVI are always of excellent manufacture. (Furniture and Cabinetmakers from the 18th century) Work from the Louis XVI, 18th century, circa 1770. Dimensions: Height: 138.5 cm Width: 80.5 cm Depth: 39.5 cm Very good condition. For all information, contact us.