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Rosewood and rosewood marquetry chest of drawers. Opening to 5 drawers with reserves in front and decorated with opulent bronzes.
The chest is topped with royal red marble. Wooden key for secret closing of the small central drawer.
The light reserves on the front and sides contrast with the stronger rosewood marquetry to present a chest of drawers in unusual tones.
Stamped C.I Dufour and JME.
Charles-Joseph Dufour was born in 1740 and became a Master on December 3, 1759, working until 1769 before settling in Faubourg Saint-Antoine. He was a specialist in Louis XV commodes, for which he was particularly fond. One of his commodes was part of the former Demachy collection. He also acted as an expert in the succession of Joseph Baumhauer, the King's preferred cabinetmaker.
Eighteenth century, between 1759 and 1780.
Length: 132.5 cm
Depth: 65 cm
Height: 84.5 cm
Ref: RT7G6QICES