Léonard BOUDIN, received Master in Paris in 1761 - Lot 227

Léonard BOUDIN, received Master in Paris in 1761 Bonheur du jour in satinwood veneer and rosewood frieze in light-wood fillet frames with Greek-style spandrels, opening on the front with two drawers and a sliding tiered flap. The faux cabaret top has an openwork gallery. Bronze ornamentation such as sabots, lock escutcheons and pull knob on the sliding shutter. Stamped on a later upright and jurand hallmark. Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI period Height 103 cm Width: 65 cm Depth : 43 cm A small lack of veneer on the left side. Provenance : Galerie Didier AARON, purchased December 1, 1971, original invoice. Bibliography: A very similar piece of furniture is reproduced in Jean NICOLAY's book "L'Art et la Manière des Maîtres Ebénistes Français au XVIIIème siècle", on page 72.