Louis XVI Commode, Stamped Jb Vassou, 18th Century

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Ressaut, Stamped JB VASSOU (1739-1807), + JME (Jurande of Master Cabinetmakers, 18th Century Period. It opens on the front with 2 Large Drawers without visible Crossbar, and with 3 Small Belt Drawers. It is in Satin Marquetry, surrounded by Precious Wood Fillets, Elegant in its Shape, it rests on Spindle Feet with simulated Flutes, finished with Small Bronze Clogs. It is topped with White Marble veined with Gray later. with a groove all around. Parisian work around 1780. It measures 130 cm in length, 58 cm in depth and 86 cm in height. It is in very good condition. Varnished finish, in accordance with the rules of the Art. -Baptiste Jean-Baptiste Vassou (1739-1807) - Carpenter-cabinetmaker Paris on January 28, 1767. Vassou became known for a fairly abundant production of pretty furniture, almost all from the Transition period or the Louis period. XVI. Jean-Baptiste Vassou began his career on rue Saint-Nicolas at the brand "La Tête Noire" and obtained his master's degree in 1767. His production was quite abundant. Almost all of his Transition style furniture is made of mahogany and often very high in proportion to their width. It only uses satin or rosewood veneers and its marquetry is light with large floral decorations. Overall, he left only cheerful and pleasant works, unlike many of his colleagues. In 1799, Jean-Baptiste Vassou transferred his workshop to rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine where his youngest son Jean-Louis succeeded him.