PIERRE DENIZOT LOUIS XV PERIOD BOMBE COMMODE

Pierre Denizot (French (maitre i Paris), 1740-1782) mid-18th century. Louis XV diminutive marble top bombe 2-door rosewood veneer cabinet / commode, having parquetry inlay, olive knuckle hinges, three interior drawers, bronze chute d'eau mounts, shaped apron, and raised on cabriolet legs, stamped "P. Denizot" and "JME" (Jurande Menuisiers Ebenistes) under marble at back left corner.

Provenance & Authentication This exceptional mid-18th-century cabinet is the work of the celebrated master cabinetmaker Pierre Denizot (French, 1715–1782; maître in 1740). Denizot was a favored craftsman for the French Royal Household, notably supplying fine furniture to the Count of Artois and the Count of Provence. 

Purchased as STATED and Authenticated by Ahlers Ogletree Atlanta, GA

SEE FRENCH DEALER SALES RECEIPT DATED 1931

The piece is dual-stamped "P. Denizot" and "JME" (Jurande Menuisiers-Ébénistes) beneath the marble top at the back left corner. The JME mark served as a 250-year-old "Certificate of Quality," signifying the piece was inspected and approved by the Parisian guild committee.

Artistry & Design

• Form: A rare, diminutive "bombe" (curved) silhouette, highly sought after for modern luxury interiors.
• Materials: Rich rosewood veneer featuring meticulous parquetry inlay and three finished interior drawers.
• Hardware: Hand-chased bronze chute d’eau mounts and traditional olive knuckle hinges.
• Surface: Capped with its original period shaped-marble top.

Approximate dimensions: h. 34.625", w. 30.5", d. 18.5".

Structurally stable, repairs to both back legs, dryness and shrinkage cracks to veneer, scattered small loss or chips to veneer, flat finish to body, pleasing oxidation to bronze mounts. Period marble with a stable crack, small scattered chips to edges, and surface wear including scratches and scuffs.