Lot 858: * Commode "Landrin" in Louis XVI Style is a masterwork of Neoclassical ébénisterie

Commode “Landrin” in Louis XVI Style is a masterwork of Neoclassical ébénisterie, exhibiting the architectural symmetry and refined geometric ornamentation that defined late 18th-century Parisian cabinetry. Handcrafted from solid cherrywood, the commode is elevated by extraordinary rosewood and violetwood inlaid work, featuring a vibrant sunburst parquetry across the facade and lateral panels. This model is a magnificent tribute to the work of Germain Landrin, a celebrated master cabinetmaker of the Louis XVI period known for his expertise in floral marquetry and the seamless integration of high-luxury ormolu mounts. The cabinet’s construction and decorative program showcase the highest standards of French savoir-faire: The Facade and Marquetry: The chest is organized into a large central medallion and two flanking panels. The central oval reserve features a virtuosic floral and musical marquetry trophy, depicting a mandolin, a flute, and sheet music intertwined with blooming sprays, all inlaid in precious fruitwoods. Marble Top: The structure is crowned by a thick, polished marble top with rounded corners and a multi-tiered molded edge, showcasing rich veins of cream, ochre, and grey. Ormolu Mounts: The piece is heavily adorned with precision-cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) decorations, including high-relief chiseled consoles at the shoulders that flow into floral garlands. The frieze drawer is characterized by a dentil-pattern marquetry field and a central bronze escutcheon, while the main drawers feature circular brass pull-rings. Legs and Support: The commode rests on four elegant tapered square-section legs, each featuring vertical marquetry fluting and crowned with square bronze rosettes. The legs terminate in discrete brass sabots that protect the wood and provide a final touch of metallic brilliance. Structural Details: The use of violetwood as a dark framing element provides a sharp, linear definition to the panels, emphasizing the architectural sobriety of the Louis XVI style.Height : 33 inchWidth : 39 inchDepth : 17 inchHeight : 84 cmWidth : 100 cmDepth : 45 cm 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”