18th-century commode

Commode type dit (in arbalète, due to the sinuous shape of its front) Between Louis XV furniture and Sheffield silverware, a fine example of the art of living in the 18th and 19th centuries. Stylistic analysis and provenance. STYLE Louis XV (Rocaille), characterised by the curved legs ending in small scrolls (goat's feet) Materials: made of cherry wood. Provincial luxury production (such as the south-west, the Rhône valley or Nîmes) Ornamentation: The bronzes (lock plates and pull handles) Are in Rocaille style, with asymmetrical foliage and scroll motifs. The assembly: The back of the furniture and the inside of the drawers, the boards are thick, hand-cut with wide and irregular dovetail joints. Estimated value: Art market / Auctions. 18th century (Provincial, good condition) Between €3000 and €5000. INFORMATION The marks on the drawers are those of a workshop or guild. Technical significance: In the 18th century, craftsmen used structural woods to test their tools or trace patterns. Symbolic significance: These circular motifs, rosettes are often left by the companions or master cabinetmakers as a discreet signature for geometry exercises. The circle is a symbol of perfection in woodworking.