LOUIS XV PERIOD CHEST OF DRAWERS Stamped by Jacques van Oostenrik, known as Dautriche In European varnish with polychrome decoration of gold chinoiseries on a black background, chased and partly gilded bronze ornamentation, restored breche d'Alep marble top, the front opening onto two drawers, cambered legs, stamped J.DAUTRICHE on the right-hand upright. H. 88.5 cm (34 ¾ in.) l. 148 cm (58 ¼ in.) P. 60.5 cm (23 ¾ in.) Jacques Van Oostenrik dit Dautriche, received master in 1765 Provenance: Sale in Versailles, Me Martin, 25 May 1975, lot 232 ; Acquired during the latter sale; Then by descent to the present owner. Bibliography: P. Kjellberg, "Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe siècle", Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, p. 224, fig. B. (reproduced). A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted and japanned commode, stamped by Jacques Van Oostenrik, called Dautriche