Paris, around 1750
stamped Jacques Dubois (around 1693-1763, master since 1742)
Lacquer furniture was a specialty of the famous cabinetmaker Jacques Dubois. He used lacquers from Japan and China as well as French imitations in the so-called vernis Martin. The red lacquered corner cabinets are veneered with unusual French lacquer panels. Although their black background is reminiscent of Asian models, the realistic scenes with large Turkish figures however are completely European in character. The elegantly gilt bronzes are characteristic of Dubois' work.
Height: 82 cm, leg: 40 cm, depth: 38 cm