Bidspirit auction | Louis XVI style Side Table

Louis XVI style Side Table ”Bataillard” - Louis XVI style Side Table ”Bataillard” This brand new Louis XVI style Side Table ”Bataillard” Marquetry and Bronze is an exceptionally rich example of luxurious French ébénisterie, masterfully crafted by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. A fascinating fusion of periods, the table marries a rectilinear Neoclassical silhouette and Greek Key frieze with the expressive cabriole legs of the Louis XV style. The entire carcase is covered in delicate marquetry of rosewood and violet wood, featuring geometric lattice parquetry on the lower drawers and heavy embellishments of gilt-bronze ormolu, including Rococo-style handles and classical corner mounts. Measuring 27 inches (71 cm) in height, 18 inches (47 cm) in width, and 12 inches (33 cm) in depth, this piece represents the peak of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades across eight generations since 1812 Ateliers Allot is a prestigious French family institution established in 1812 and headquartered on Rue de Vaugirard with showrooms in Paris, renowned for its mastery of traditional cabinetmaking and the rare ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label. Spanning eight generations of expertise, the firm seamlessly integrates the eight foundational trades of fine furniture—including cabinetmaking, woodcarving, marquetry, and gilding—to produce and restore exquisite hand made pieces ranging from the Louis XIV era to contemporary bespoke designs entirely in-house, they offer an unparalleled level of historical authenticity, serving as a global benchmark for French decorative arts and ”art de vivre” [LOC 640]