BY JEAN-BAPTISTE VASSOU, CIRCA 1770

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A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH PARQUETRY COMMODE
BY JEAN-BAPTISTE VASSOU, CIRCA 1770
The later breakfront-shaped Rouge de Maine marble top above a frieze drawer and two long drawers, on cabriole legs, stamped J.B. VASSOU and twice JME, partially remounted
36 ½ in. (93 cm.) high; 53 in. (135 cm.) wide; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) deep

Provenance

Belgian Private Collection, Sotheby's 8 July 2008, lot 243, where acquired by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

Jean-Baptiste Vassou (1739-1807) maître 1765. Vassou produced a wide range of furniture from his premises under the sign of 'La tête Noire'. In 1799, he moved to new premises on the rue Saint Antoine where he went from strength to strength. Unlike many of his contemporaries Vassou thrived during the revolution.

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