"Jacques Bircklé, Louis XVI Stamped Mahogany Secretary, Circa 1780"
Jacques Bircklé, Louis XVI Stamped Mahogany Secretary, Circa 1780 Superb Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Secretary, Opening with Two Doors in the Lower Part, Revealing an Interior Shelf and a Drawer and a Flap in the Upper Part. Its Flap Revealing Lockers, Six Small Drawers and a Writing Tablet Decorated with a Havana Leather Top Gilded with Small Iron. This Secretary is Decorated with a Pretty Red Flanders Marble Top. Its Uprights with Cut Sides with Rudentated Fluting. Beautiful Gilt Bronze Ornamentation Such as Pull Rings, Lock Entrances, Falls, Mascarons. Original Hardware. Has its Keys, Beautiful Wood Species. Stamped on its Left Rear Upright. Furniture of Very Fine Manufacturing Quality, Chic and Sober, Stamped by the Famous and Renowned Parisian Master Cabinetmaker, Jacques Bircklé and Stamped with the JME, Poiçon des Jurandes. Elegant Secretary, which will add a Touch of Prestige to your Interior but also Functional, thanks to its Writing Tablet and its Numerous Storage Spaces. It Can Adapt to Different Rooms. Jacques Bircklé (1734-1803) – Cabinetmaker - Mastery Obtained on July 30, 1764. One of the Suppliers of the Furniture Storage under Louis XVI. Jacques Bircklé practiced his profession on rue de Charenton then rue Saint-Nicolas. Late, between 1785 and 1789, Marie-Antoinette placed orders with him at the Château de Saint-Cloud, Madame Elizabeth in Montreuil, the Duke of Orleans or even the Princess of Lamballe. In view of its production, dense, varied, of beautiful quality, easily adapted to the evolution of styles, Bircklé presents himself as a conscientious cabinetmaker, who does not seek luxury and preciousness but rather the decorative effect. Bircklé excels in this thanks to his talent as a marquetry artist. Work from the Louis XVI period, around 1780, 18th century. Dimensions: Height: 149.5 cm Width: 99.5 cm Depth: 42 cm In good condition. We are at your disposal for any additional information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE