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Attributed to JACOB, a rare, large, flat travelling desk, co…
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Attributed to JACOB, a rare, large, flat travelling desk, co…
See original version (French)
Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Attributed to JACOB, a rare, large, flat travelling desk, collapsible, made of solid mahogany and chenillé mahogany veneer,
opening at the front with three drawers without cross-bars and two large pull-out compartments on the sides;
original green leather top decorated with small gilded ironwork, resting on four magnificent splayed legs surmounted by faun heads and finished with clogs.
Empire period, Paris, c. 1805
Height: 78 cm, Width: 161 cm Depth: 84 cm
Probably presented to a general by Napoleon upon his return from a European military campaign.
Related work: MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR with legs carved with satyrs, stamped ‘Jacob’, formerly in the Tuileries Palace in the ladies-in-waiting’ apartments, purchased by the Mobilier National in 1953 (GMT 17704).
We would like to thank Mr Arnaud ROMIEUX for providing us with this additional information.
Information for buyers: All necessary export formalities shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.
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