Secretary In Veneer Stamped N.petit From The Louis XVI Period

Magnificent secretary in satin veneer and amaranth from the Louis XVI period stamped Nicolas Petit (1732-1791) received as a master cabinetmaker on January 21, 1761 it opens with a drawer, a flap and two leaves in the lower part topped with a Morello cherry marble uprights cut sides decorated with marquetry fluting ornamentation in gilded and chiseled bronze Parisian work from the Louis XVI period stamped N.PETIT JME juries master cabinetmakers Nicolas Petit - Cabinetmaker. Paris. Master, 1761. We find his mark: N. Petit on a quantity of furniture in marquetry and ebony, which prove his taste and his talent. Having become a master in 1761, Nicolas Petit opened his workshop on rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, under the name "In the Name of Jesus". He worked there for more than thirty years, adapting without problem to the evolution of the different styles of the 18th century. century and very quickly acquired great notoriety. His career began with very refined chests of drawers with a curved shape in the Louis XV style, secretaries, desks, small tables, finely inlaid with flowering branches. With the appearance of "Greek taste" he took inspiration from classical art for the decoration of his furniture. His Transition chests of drawers are often decorated with bronze made of two urns topped with drapery, others are inlaid with geometric or flower motifs. In the Louis XVI style, he mainly made furniture in solid wood, which he decorated with lacquered panels or mosaics. Overall, Nicolas Petit's furniture, with simple and classic decors, is always in good taste and made with care. in very good state of conservation delivery throughout France for 125 euros do not hesitate to contact me for more information in order to buy with full knowledge