Curved chest of drawers On 3 sides exceptional geo

This beautiful chest of drawers is probably a masterpiece of mastery, its marquetry decoration skillfully stages different games of geometric patterns, cubes in perspective with bleed, chevrons, assemblies according to parquetry models, stars and nets whose execution is perfect. The base and the edge of the top are made of end grain wood. The top is divided into three reserves, of which the central one, with scalloped contours, presents a painting integrating floral compositions and musical instruments. The chest of drawers, to keep a full view of the marquetry decorations, has never been overloaded with handles, the manipulation of the drawers being done by the only key also making it possible to lock the opening of the drawers by imposing locks which are d 'origin. Marquetry of walnut, plum, maple, oak, cypress, fir frame. Alsace Period XVIII th century ..