Jean-François Lapie (1720-1797) - Louis XV period Rosewood and Kingwood marquetry commode.
An elegant, slightly curved chest of drawers opening with four drawers in three rows on the front, in Rosewood veneer in Kingwood frames highlighted with boxwood or stained sycamore fillets. Belgian Rance marble top.
A fine French work of the Louis XV period circa 1765-1770, stamped by Jean-François Lapie Master in 1763 and JME Jurande des Menuisiers Ébénistes Parisiens.
Sizes: H 33.85 Inches - W 50.39 Inches - D 24.40 Inches.
In very fine condition, restored for use and maintenance, varnished with buffer. 18th-century marble, perhaps added.
Biography:
Jean-François Lapie (1720-1797): Cabinetmaker in Paris, received his Master's degree on December 15, 1763.
First cousin of Nicolas Alexandre and Jean Lapie, Jean-François Lapie acquired his master's degree late in life, setting up shop on rue de Charenton before moving to rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, where he lived until he died in 1797.
Son estampille est retrouvée sur peu de meubles, aux lignes classiques. Quelques marqueteries de branchages fleuris illustrent également son œuvre. On peut citer comme exemple de ses travaux une commode de forme assez singulière, qui a fait partie de l’ameublement du vicomte Beuret au château de Dampierre.
Museum:
Louis XV rosewood wardrobe inlaid with flowering branches - Musée Cognacq-Jay.
