A Regence commode Stamped FG for François Garnier

Circa 1720

With a crossbow front, it opens with four drawers on three rows underlined by a brass fluting. Beautiful frieze of violet wood in a double frame. Rich ornamentation of chased and gilded bronzes.
Moulded breche d'Alpe marble top.
Stamped FG for François Garnier


François Garnier (died October 20, 1774) : Father of the famous Pierre Garnier, little is known of his output before the 1743 re-stamping requirement. He worked on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine throughout the reign of Louis XV. The few signed pieces of furniture that appear from time to time on the market testify to a real talent. He gave his fund to his son in 1754.