Restoration of a Louis XV desk stamped by Jean-Girard-Théodore SAR.
A magnificent desk of exceptional craftsmanship. The legs, apron, and drawers are made of walnut. The top is softwood. The entire piece is veneered with a beautiful finish. Indian ebony.
Jean-Girard-Théodore SAR
Jean-Girard-Théodore SAR, was born in 1724 and was received as a master on October 1, 1766. Established on rue de Lappe in the faubourg Saint-Antoine, he worked mainly for a number of colleagues including Migeon from 1755, Coulon in 1774 and Dubuisson, as well as for haberdashers, which explains the rarity of his stamp.
His production consists of furniture of very high quality of execution, in natural wood and stained wood, but he also made some more luxurious furniture in veneer and marquetry whose fittings were made by the engraver Desseule.
Indeed, it was first published in 1774 and then again in 1779 by the upholsterer Leclerc, alongside renowned cabinetmakers Rubestuck, Louis Noël Malle, and Conrad Mauter. In 1781, Law presented his furniture alongside pieces by Fidélys Schey, Topino, Mewesen, Nicolas Petit, and Mauter.
It appears to have ceased operations shortly before the Revolution in 1789.
Bibliography
- French Furniture of the 18th Century – Pierre Kjellberg – Les Éditions de l'Amateur – 2008
- The workshops Parisian cabinetmakers and joiners in the 17th and 18th centuries – Guillaume Janneau – Serg Editions – 1975
The Restoration
Not a single piece of veneer is missing from this desk, nor is there a single repair. The restoration work consisted of rehydrating the adhesives on the veneered surfaces and restoring the original finish with a clear French polish. The bronze mounts were cleaned ultrasonically.
To see previous restorations : https://ebenisterie-mathieuvath.fr/en-ce-moment-a-latelier/
