Large satine and rosewood marquetry commode, chest of drawers, 18th century circa 1770.
Finely enhanced with ormolu decoaration, breche d'Alep marble. It bears the signature / stamp of a major Parisian cabinetmaker François-Etienne Reizell, French cabinetmaker of German origins, used to work in Paris - France and was received master cabinetmaker on 29th February 1764. In 1767 he was appointed cabinetmaker of the Prince de Conde (Louis-Joseph de Bourbon, eighth Prince de Conde). François Reizell made several delicate pieces of furniture for the castles of Chantilly, Vilgénis and Palais Bourbon in Paris. It also has famous clients such as the Prince of Revel, Marquise de Lafayette, the Duke of Luynes.
Elegant shapes, perfect proportions, top-of-the-range commode in excellent condition.
Length : 128cm
Height : 91.5cm
Depth : 62cm
