Large Neoclassical chest of drawers, Transition/Louis XVI, France, c. 1770,...
Large Neoclassical chest of drawers, Transition/Louis XVI, France, c. 1770,
double-stamped J.B.VASSOU / JME, rosewood and mahogany veneered on oak, six drawers in three tiers, body projecting at the centre with inlaid fluting on the corners and a curved frame, moulded marble top matching the body, gold fittings, 87 x 130 x 59 cm,
restored condition.
Jean-Baptiste Vassou (1739-1807), Master craftsman from 28 January 1767
cf. Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Francais du XVIII Siecle, 1989, p. 853 ff.
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Large Neoclassical chest of drawers, Transition/Louis XVI, France, c. 1770,
double-stamped J.B.VASSOU / JME, rosewood and mahogany veneered on oak, six drawers in three tiers, body projecting at the centre with inlaid fluting on the corners and a curved frame, moulded marble top matching the body, gold fittings, 87 x 130 x 59 cm,
restored condition.
Jean-Baptiste Vassou (1739-1807), Master craftsman from 28 January 1767
cf. Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Francais du XVIII Siecle, 1989, p. 853 ff.