Louis XVI chest of drawers after Jean Henri Riesener D-Sam-211 *
Product description
Bronze of exceptionally good quality. Marble top, above blackened frieze drawer and a large cupboard door flanked by corner fittings with acanthus volutes and garlands, with amaranth, sycamore and colorful fruit wood inlay front and sides with flower head trellis parquet with ebony stringing.These are therefore unique pieces. Beautiful patina, with shellac hand polish.
The design of this chest of drawers is based on the original one executed in 1778 by Jean-Henri Riesener for the Cabinet de retraite of King Louis The original chest of drawers was made in the early 19th century. Century by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 10th century Duke of Hamilton , later acquired by Barons Nathaniel and Albert von Rothschild. It is now in the permanent collection of the Château de Fontainebleau.
Similar corner chest of drawers is in the Salon des Jeux Jean-Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) chaises du salon des Jeuxde Louis XVI 1785 Chateau de Versailles
Dimensions in cm: Depth: 70 cm, Height: 96 cm, Width: 175 cm
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These are exhibition pieces and may show slight signs of wear.
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