A tulipwood, amaranth, stained sycamore and floral marquetry commode stamped J. Birckle JME Transition, circa 1770

with a later grey and white mottled marble top, two drawers inlaid with musical trophies suspended from a ribbon and laurel leaves flanked by floral sprays within strapwork panels, the sides with bouquets of flowers, on cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze feet

A similar example has been sold in our London rooms, 22 November 1963, as lot 70.

Jacques Bircklé (1734-1803) was admitted as Master in 1764.
Having first worked as an independent artisan in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, he began working for the Garde Meuble Royal in 1785. With the Revolution these consignments for the Crown ceased although the activities of the workshop continued. It was taken over by his son and remained in operation until 1825.

Bircklé is renowned for his eclectic production ranging from pure Louis XV shapes through to Transitional pieces and very linear Louis XVI furniture.