1770
A Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted, Kingwood, Amaranth, Sycamore and Fruitwood Inlaid Secretaire A Abattant attributed to Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix. Circa 1770
The Multi coloured Sarrancolin marble from the Pyrenees above an ormolu mounted frieze drawer inlaid with rosettes within circular borders. The drop front inlaid with musical instruments surrounded by curtains draped on either side and surrounded with an ormolu band and trellis inlay. The inside of the fall containing five drawers, one of which is a double drawer containing a safe and two concealed drawers under the sliding base.
The lower section has two doors inlaid with vases of flowers and opening to reveal two small drawers, two big drawers and a folding flap. Having canted corners with ormolu mounts and resting on four square feet and having sides inlaid with trailing flowers.
Roger Vandercruse Lacroix (became master in 1755)
For many years only known by his stamp RVLC. He was a member of the most important furniture making dynasty of the 18th Century. The son of an independent cabinet maker, Lacroix was related through marriage to Jean Henri Riesener and Jean Francois Oeben. Through the intermediary of the Court cabinet maker, Giles Joubert, Lacroix produced work for the crown during the early 1770’s. His work can be seen in all the major Museums such as the Louvre, Versailles, The Getty collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Measurements
| Dimensions | CM | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Width: | 93 | 36.5 |
| Depth: | 50 | 19.75 |
| Height: | 137 | 54 |