MARQUANT P. - Chest of drawers - Louis XV - Marble - Bronze - Precious wood

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Louis XV-style curved commode stamped MARQUANT P. from France, with marble top, fine marquetry and gilt bronze ornaments, measuring 105 cm wide by 90 cm high by 55 cm deep, in very good condition.

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Louis XV style Galbé commode - Stamped 'MARQUANT P.' - Magnificent marquetry and bronzes


An exceptional piece of furniture for refined decor

Beautifully curved and rounded Louis XV style dresser, a masterpiece of remarkable quality. This piece embodies the elegance and refinement of French decorative art and has the rare distinction of being stamped by the renowned cabinetmaker: 'MARQUANT P.'.

Main Features

Prestigious Stamp: The presence of the brand 'MARQUANT P.' guarantees careful craftsmanship by a workshop recognized for its excellence in producing high-end style furniture (late 19th / early 20th century).
Louis XV design: Elegantly curved (bulged) shape over three drawers, resting on curved feet.
Fine marquetry: The façade features a marquetry in wire and end-grain wood, decorated with delicate floral motifs that contrast beautifully with the burl.
Bronze ornamentation: Rich gilded bronze trim (rocaille) finely chiseled: handles for pull, lock entries, corner drops, and feet.
Marble top with warm hues, perfectly suited to the sinuous shape of the furniture.
Exceptional condition: The dresser is in very good overall condition (furniture and bronzes), ready to be placed in your interior without requiring immediate restoration.
In good overall condition. Ready to be placed.


Technical Details

Estimated Period: Beginning of the 20th century or end of the 19th century (Style Furniture).
Materials: precious wood, marble, gilded bronzes.
Very good condition, some minor signs of wear typical for its age.
Width 105 cm - Height 90 cm - Depth 55 cm

To be picked up on site, at Tuffé Val de Chéronne (72), 30 km from the city of Le Mans.

Louis XV style Galbé commode - Stamped 'MARQUANT P.' - Magnificent marquetry and bronzes


An exceptional piece of furniture for refined decor

Beautifully curved and rounded Louis XV style dresser, a masterpiece of remarkable quality. This piece embodies the elegance and refinement of French decorative art and has the rare distinction of being stamped by the renowned cabinetmaker: 'MARQUANT P.'.

Main Features

Prestigious Stamp: The presence of the brand 'MARQUANT P.' guarantees careful craftsmanship by a workshop recognized for its excellence in producing high-end style furniture (late 19th / early 20th century).
Louis XV design: Elegantly curved (bulged) shape over three drawers, resting on curved feet.
Fine marquetry: The façade features a marquetry in wire and end-grain wood, decorated with delicate floral motifs that contrast beautifully with the burl.
Bronze ornamentation: Rich gilded bronze trim (rocaille) finely chiseled: handles for pull, lock entries, corner drops, and feet.
Marble top with warm hues, perfectly suited to the sinuous shape of the furniture.
Exceptional condition: The dresser is in very good overall condition (furniture and bronzes), ready to be placed in your interior without requiring immediate restoration.
In good overall condition. Ready to be placed.


Technical Details

Estimated Period: Beginning of the 20th century or end of the 19th century (Style Furniture).
Materials: precious wood, marble, gilded bronzes.
Very good condition, some minor signs of wear typical for its age.
Width 105 cm - Height 90 cm - Depth 55 cm

To be picked up on site, at Tuffé Val de Chéronne (72), 30 km from the city of Le Mans.

Details

Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Model
Louis XV
Designer/Artist/Maker
MARQUANT P.
Material
Marble - Bronze - Precious wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
90 cm
Width
105 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
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