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Jean-Baptiste VASSOU (1739–1807), admitted as a master craft…
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Jean-Baptiste VASSOU (1739–1807), admitted as a master craft…
See original version (French)
Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jean-Baptiste VASSOU (1739–1807), admitted as a master craftsman in 1767
CYLINDER DESK
Made of mahogany and mahogany veneer on all sides, opening to reveal three drawers surmounting a cylinder which, when opened, reveals four drawers – one for writing instruments – and two compartments; the sliding top is trimmed with gilded leather featuring small ironwork motifs of flowers and foliage. Four drawers in the lower section, including one chest-style drawer. Two side writing compartments trimmed with leather.
It stands on tapered, fluted legs.
Stamped.
Louis XVI period.
Top of veined white marble surrounded by an openwork brass frieze.
Chiselled and gilded bronze ornamentation, such as the foliage-decorated pull handles.
Height: 118; Width 129; Depth 65 cm
(Restorations)
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