"Pair Of Transition Period Corner Cabinets, Marquetry In Rosewood, Stamped Leleu"
Rare pair of corner cabinets inlaid with rosewood in a motif called butterfly wings and amaranth in frames. Each of the corner cabinets rests on three inlaid sheath feet. The front is crossbow-shaped and opens with two lockable doors, revealing a shelf. The uprights imitating pilasters are inlaid with motifs simulating large fluting. These uprights are topped with foliage motifs in gilded and chiseled bronze. The corner cabinets are decorated with gilded bronze also in lock entries, astragals and sabots. Stamped Jean-François Leleu (received master in 1764) Transition period Usual restorations H. 88 x W. 74 x D. 53 cm