Bidspirit auction | Louis XV STYLE Side Table

Louis XV STYLE Side Table ”Curtet” - Louis XV STYLE Side Table ”Curtet” This brand new Louis XV Style Side Table ”Curtet” Marquetry Commode is a magnificent masterpiece of high-quality ébénisterie, masterfully handcrafted by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Styled after the ultimate decorative elegance of the Rococo period, the cabinet's form is defined by a deep outward bombé curve and a curvilinear structure resting on short, finely arched cabriole legs. The piece is meticulously constructed with rosewood and violet wood veneers over a solid cherrywood carcase, showcasing a spectacular symmetrical marquetry design that highlights the technical skill of 18th-century craftsmanship. Profusely decorated with chiseled gilt-bronze mounts (ormolu), the stiles and scalloped apron feature elaborate scrolling rocaille and foliage motifs that emphasize the opulence and graceful movement of a master's work. This piece represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades—including cabinetmaking, marquetry, and gilding—across eight generations of family expertise 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 644]