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504 - Philippe-Claude MONTIGNY (1734–1800), admitted as a Master i…
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Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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Philippe-Claude MONTIGNY (1734–1800), admitted as a Master in Paris in 1766 A sloping desk in blackened wood, with ebony veneer and chiselled brass marquetry featuring a rich decorative scheme known as ‘à la Bérain’, comprising foliage, grotesques, dancers and fantastical animals. The front opens with a slightly curved door framed by a moulding, revealing a compartment with six drawers, niches and a secret compartment. The writing surface is covered in brown leather with a gilded decoration featuring a frieze of small ironwork. Beautiful gilded and chiselled bronze ornamentation, including clogs, lock plates and finials. Stamped ‘MONTIGNY’ on a rear upright. Louis XV period. Height: 96 cm Width: 96 cm Depth: 45.5 cm Normal signs of wear. Bibliography: - French Furniture of the 18th Century. Dictionary of Cabinetmakers and Joiners. Pierre KJELLBERG. Edition de l’amateur, 1998, pp. 587–592. - French Cabinetmakers from Louis XIV to the Revolution. Alexandre Pradère. Edition Chêne, 1989. pp. 307 and 308. Note: Philippe-Claude Montigny was one of the leading practitioners of marquetry in the Boulle style during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI. He adopted the techniques and compositions of this style whilst adapting them to the forms and ornamental vocabulary of his own era. His reputation is closely linked to this specialism. In particular, he was involved in the restoration of Boulle furniture from the royal collections, including Louis XIV’s medal cabinets.
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About the sale PRESTIGE - CLASSICAL CENTURIES - VAYRES CASTLE
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Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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