Cote et valeur 2024 des meubles, secrétaires, commodes de Jean Chrysostome Stumpff

If you own a work by or based on the work of cabinetmaker Jean Chrysostome Stumpff and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Cabinetmaker's rating and value

Jean Chrysostome Stumpff's works are enjoying new success thanks to the current revival of interest in antique styles. He has rapidly established himself as an art market leader. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. A work by Stumpff can fetch millions of euros at auction. In 2018, a richly inlaid table from the Transition period sold for €13,200.  

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Cabinetmaker's style and technique

Jean Chrysotsome Stumpff was part of the Transition period, which enjoyed great success in the mid-18th century, between the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. His work enjoyed a rapid and dazzling success, due to the elegant design of his furniture and his sense of aesthetics. He is particularly renowned for his mastery of rosewood marquetry.

Jean Chrysostome Stumpff, Transition-period cabinetmaker

Jean Chrysotshome Stumpff (1731-1806) was a Swabian-born cabinetmaker. He was originally from Schweigern, Germany.

He obtained his master's degree in 1766, and opened a store on rue Saint Nicolas, as a free or privileged cabinetmaker.

The cabinetmaker uses the techniques of rosewood veneer and Far Eastern lacquer. He produces trompe-l'œil marquetry using a system of lattices, often inspired by an antique repertoire.

He probably worked alongside Queen Marie-Antoinette's cabinetmaker, Ferdinand Schwerdfeger.  

The legacy of Jean Chrysostome Stumpff    

Jean Chrysostome Stumpff has left a notable legacy in the field of French cabinetmaking, with emblematic pieces that are rare on the market and rarely found at auction, where records are multiplying. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: secretaries, tables, desks... His creations are sought-after for their exceptional quality.

Recognizing Stumpff's signature  

Stumpff always stamps his furniture - however, the inscription can be difficult to decipher, which is why expertise is important.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Jean Chrysostome Stumpff, please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.