18th Century Set of Chest in Mahogany and White Marble Stamped Conrad Mauter

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18th Century Set of Chest in Mahogany and White Marble Stamped Conrad Mauter

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18th century set of chest (commode and chest on chest) in mahogany and white marble Stamped Conrad MAUTER Mahogany and tiger mahogany veneer chest on chest and chest of drawers, white veined marble top, rounded uprights, tapered and fluted legs. Stamp of the master cabinetmaker Conrad MAUTER, received master in 1777. 18th century furniture, Louis XVI period and style. Dimensions of the chest (height/width/depth): 142 x 94 x 43 cm Dimensions of the commode (height/width/depth): 80 x 110 x 55 cm Artist exhibited in France, at the Château de Vendeuvre (Calvados), or in the United States, at the Hillwood Estate Museum (Washington DC). >> Conrad MAUTER (1777) Born in Germany in 1742, Conrad MAUTER settled in France at the age of 26, on the rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, as a free craftsman. His name was also spelled MAUTTER, MOTAIRE, MAUTARD, MOTET or MAULBERT. Received as a master on September 10, 1777, he became a cabinetmaker, official supplier to the Count of Artois, brother of the king and future Charles X. He supplied him with numerous pieces of furniture, both luxury and service, for his numerous residences. His works were delivered to the Palais du Temple, the castles of Bagatelle, Saint Germain en Laye and Maisons. His business soon prospered and several high court officials and rich amateurs joined his clientele. In 1791, Louis XVI ordered several chests of drawers as well as a wardrobe for the castle of Saint Cloud. He produced a lot of Louis XVI style furniture, almost all in mahogany, recognized for the finish of their execution and the ingenuity of their construction. One finds in particular chests of drawers, secretaries, small desks, bonheurs-du-jour, all kinds of living room tables, pedestal tables and game tables.

Creator:
Conrad Mauter (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Louis XVI (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Marble,Veneer
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th Century
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Cleaning of the furniture and traditional stamp revarnishing.
Seller Location:
EVREUX, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5673223903632