Tomb Commode In Marquetry Stamped Jgschlichtig Louis XV Period XVIII

Tomb-shaped commode in rosewood and violet wood marquetry Stamped * Jean-Georges Schlichtig and ** JME Louis XV Period XVIII. Curved front face opening with five drawers in three rows, the first row opens with two drawers and a small secret drawer with a small compartment hidden behind. Four leaf rosewood inlaid drawers underlined by a sinuous light wood net in violet wood frames. Strongly curved sides inlaid with rosewood in two leaves and violet wood spandrels on the angles, underlined by a light wood fillet on a background of violet wood in counter-grain. Imposing period finely chiseled gilt bronze trim: pull handle, offcuts, keyholes, apron and clogs) Original double patina (matt and shiny) mercury gilding in very good condition. Original locks opening with two keys. Cabinet and drawer assembly in oak. Period royal red marble top in very good condition (old restorations). * Jean-Georges Schlichtig (Died in February 1782) Of German origin, Schlichtig obtained his master's degree on October 2, 1765 and moved to rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine then rue Saint Nicolas. A talented marker, he distinguished himself in fine cabinet making and worked for Queen Marie-Antoinette. His furniture, mainly Transition and Louis XVI, classic, were in rosewood veneer arranged in butterfly wings, usually framed in violet or amaranth wood. Some works, worked more meticulously, were inlaid with wreaths of flowers or trophies. Overall, the fabrications left by this skillful cabinetmaker often remain original and of high quality. After his death in 1782, his wife will keep her workshop and her activity until 1787. ** JME: Poinçon de jurande