Chest of drawers with foliage and flower motif
Jacques Dubois (1694-1763) Paris, 1745-1749 Chêne, noyer, résineux, amarante, satiné, bois de violette, bois de rose, bronze, marbre
Dubois was a great cabinet-maker under the reign of Louis XV. This curved dresser with two drawers is decorated with floral marquetry veneers and gilt bronze. It is a fine example of the work of Parisian cabinetmakers. Their technique and style marked French and European cabinetry.