French Louis XVI Period, Tric Trac Table Stamped, “BENEMAN”
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French Louis XVI Period, Tric Trac Table Stamped, “BENEMAN”
About the Item
There has been restoration characteristic of usage. Recently, the bronzes were all removed from the table base and top to be cleaned and re-gilded. The base and top were cleaned and polished in the traditional 18th century manner. The game pieces and inlay of the green ivory on the backgammon surface were re-tinted to their original color. New felt was added to the game pieces, which may be original. The leather top is a replacement designed with important tooling. The felt surface is new.
Guillaume Beneman
Guillaume Beneman (1750-1811) was one of the last great cabinetmakers of the 18th century. He was of German origin and left Germany late in life. In 1784, he was commissioned to furnish some pieces that were intended for use in the royal houses. (Henri Riesener who was the principal supplier had fallen out of favor to the court due to excesses.) Beneman was awarded all rights and privileges of the cabinetmakers guild in August 1785 and was accepted as a master on Sept. 3. Beneman, who earned the title, “Cabinetmaker to the King”, worked for the court until the fall of the monarchy. He continued to work during the terror to supply modest pieces for the officials at the Concièrgerie. Beneman’s career ended soon after the Napoléonic period began.
Vetted Antique Shows/Fairs
The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show, New York, NY, 2008
Provenance
Paris, France
Acquired in 1936 by the grandparents of Etienne and Pierre Lévy, Antiquaires à Paris
Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina
- Dimensions:Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1784-1787
- Condition:Please see Item Description.
- Seller Location:Charleston, SC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U081218857755
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