
Auction Closed
November 17, 02:54 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A gilt-bronze, mahogany and acajou mouchete desk, Louis XVI, attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1780
the top and the lateral sliding tops lined with black leather, the frieze fitted with three drawers one with a case, on four fluted legs, with trefoil shape locks
Height 30 in; width 63¾in; prof 30⅓in; Haut. 76 cm, larg. 162 cm, prof. 77 cm
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Bureau à caisson en acajou et acajou moucheté et montures de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, attribué à Jean-Henri Riesener, vers 1780
le plateau et les tablettes coulissantes gainé de cuir noir doré au petit fer, la ceinture ouvrant par trois tiroirs dont un muni d'un coffre à clef, reposant sur des pieds fuselés et cannelés, les serrures aux trefles
The design of the frieze with three drawers is typical from Riesener. and can be found on many pieces from him such as the famous bureau à Cylindre from King Louis XV at Versailles. The great quality of the construction and of the oak and mahogany pieces are also typical from his work.
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