Commode d'époque Louis XV en placage, parqueterie, montures en bronze doré et dessus en marbre, estampillée Galet, deuxième moitiè du 18ème s.

H 84,5 - L 96,5 - D 52,5 cm 

The Jurande des Menuisiers Ébénistes (JME) was a community of artisans responsible for overseeing the work of Parisian artisans in this guild. It existed during the second half of the 18th century (from 1751 to 1789). It was also responsible for prosecuting workers and workshops operating outside the guild. Once the work of the artisan or cabinetmaker was validated, the jurors affixed their hallmark (JME) and collected the tax.

Jean Baptiste Galet, a Parisian cabinetmaker, left behind a simple yet refined production of Louis XV, Transition, and Louis XVI furniture. A master marquetry craftsman since 1754, he ran a workshop and furniture shop on Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine. He quickly gained great renown and was cited, towards the end of the reign of Louis XV, as one of the leading cabinetmakers in Paris.

Provenance:

- Important private collection, Belgium. Purchased in 1974 at Antiquités Sélection, Lille, Boulevard Carnot 77.

Condition: (UV-checked)

- In very good condition, with the usual traces of use and wear, consistent with age.

- The marble top not original and with some minor chips and restorations. Marble top not broken.

- The veneer is in good condition, with some logical cracks. Negligible restorations.

- Wood on the inside with the usual and natural cracks (not visible from the outside).

- Locks replaced. One key present. 

- No woodworm.

- Good quality.

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