Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Stamped Léonard Boudin, 18th Century

Louis XV period chest of drawers stamped Léonard Boudin. Tomb-shaped and decorated with rocaille bronzes. It does not have handles. A key allows you to open the drawers. Red/rosé and white marble top. Chest of drawers stamped on the right rear pillar (see photo). Note a slight scratch on the plating on the right side of the dresser (see photo).

Léonard Boudin (1735 – November 20, 1807) Master on March 4, 1761 Coming from a family of very modest circumstances, he lived successively on rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine then rue Saint-Nicolas, finally rue Traversière. At the start of his career, he worked for the cabinetmaker-dealer Migeon, to whom he supplied furniture decorated with floral marquetry or varnish in the style of Chinese lacquer. It seems that his reputation grew around the 1770s, and cabinetmakers like Louis Moreau and Gérard Péridiez, as well as upholsterers, placed orders with him. His marquetry is particularly renowned, so much so that in 1772, while continuing his activity as a cabinetmaker, he opened his own sales store on rue Fromenteau, in the Palais-Royal district.

The furniture bearing his mark attests to the finesse of his taste. Almost all of them are distinguished by their beautiful lines, harmonious proportions and light, lively appearance. Given that he used his stamp as a trademark rather than a brand name, his signature is never insignificant, due to the competence that guided him in his purchases and the pride he attached to the reputation of his house. Louis XV pieces are likely to be in his hand, while Louis XVI pieces are often the work of other cabinetmakers, sometimes working to his specifications, which he then resold. His furniture is particularly sought-after.

In 18th century condition
XVIII th century

Length: 112 cm
Width: 58 cm
Height: 80 cm