A Louis XV gilt-bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood, amaranth, citronnier and holly commode stamped by Jacques Dautriche, circa 1770

Christie’s, London, 13 june 1991, lot 78;

Sotheby’s London, A Mansion Overlooking a Royal Park, 28 april 2015, lot 73 (sold 35 000 £)

Related literature :

A. Pradère, Les ébénistes Français de Louis XIV à la révolution, Tours, 1989, p. 269

M. Blaise, « Jacques Dautriche, ébéniste sous Louis XV et Louis XVI », l'Estampille - L'Objet d'Art, juillet-août 2001, pp 50 à 61

Jacques van Oostenrik, known as Dautriche, cabinet maker, recieved master in 1765.

Originally from the Netherlands, he was particularly renowned for his rich marquetry. He worked as an independent cabinetmaker for Oeben until the latter's death in 1763, before becoming a master in 1765.

This commode is characteristic of Jean-François Oeben's influence on Jacques Dautriche, notably through the form of the so-called "Greek-style" commodes made by Oeben for Madame de Pompadour at the Château de Ménars in 1760. Jacques Dautriche nevertheless distinguishes himself through his use of a lozenge-shaped frieze, employed in the marquetry as well as on the gilt-bronze mounts. A similar commode from the Nathaniel Rothschild collection, was sold at Christie’s, New York, 26 October, 2001, lot 290.