Joseph Viez, Stamped Cylinder Desk From Louis XVI Period Circa 1790

Joseph Viez, Stamped Cylinder Desk from the Louis XVI Period Circa 1790 Superb Cylinder Desk in Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer from the Louis XVI Period, Resting on Tapered and Fluted Legs Ending in Gilt Bronze Clogs. This one opens with six drawers and a flap on the front. Its Flap Reveals Three Drawers, Niches and a Writing Tablet Trimmed in Golden Havana Leather with Small Iron. This Desk is topped with a Gray Veined White Marble Top surrounded by a Golden and Openwork Brass Gallery. Its Fluted Uprights. Its Lower Right Drawer Has a Chest. Beautiful Ornamentation of Gilt Bronze Such as Clogs, Rings, Gallery, Lock Entrances, Pull Knobs, Drawer Frames. Very Beautiful Type of Wood, Flamed Mahogany, Beautiful Finish of Beaded Friezes at the Level of the Cylinder, Drawer Frames. Furniture of High Quality of Execution and Very Beautiful Proportions, Stamped by the Hand of the Famous Cabinetmaker JOSEPH VIEZ, Received Master in 1786 and Struck with the JME, Hallmark of Jurandes. Joseph Viez - Cabinetmaker. Paris. Master on July 6, 1786. He lives in the Faubourg Saint-Germain. He made pieces in mahogany, veneer and marquetry. After obtaining his master's degree in 1786 and unlike his colleagues residing in Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Joseph VIEZ established his workshop and furniture store in Faubourg Saint-Germain, rue des Cordeliers in the Cour du Commerce. Its production – chests of drawers, secretaries, desks, etc., in the classic Louis XVI style, is executed in mahogany, veneer wood and shaded marquetry. An inventory made at his death mentions, among other things, a backgammon table forming a desk and picket table, a small children's secretary, a man's toilet. Refined and Elegant Work from the Louis XVI Period, Around 1790, 18th Century. Dimensions: Height: 108 cm Width: 97 cm Depth: 48 cm Height Passage of Legs: 57 cm In good condition, to emphasize, leather in used condition. We are at your disposal for any additional information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE