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182 - ‘BONHEUR DU JOUR’, veneered on all sides with rosewood withi…
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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‘BONHEUR DU JOUR’, veneered on all sides with rosewood within amaranth frames, featuring rich marquetry depicting vases of flowers and furnishings; the lower section opens to reveal six drawers, the lower section featuring gilt-bronze ovate friezes and a drawer serving as a writing desk with secret compartments, whilst the front panel slides open to reveal three stacked drawers. It rests on four slightly arched legs joined by a crossbar decorated with inlaid bouquets of flowers, and finished with gilded bronze leaf-motif feet. Two original keys. Marked ‘KEMP’ and stamped ‘JME’ in a drawer (Guillaume Kemp, admitted as a Master on 3 October 1764) Transitional period H: 86 W: 50 D: 35 cm (normal signs of wear and restoration) Provenance: according to family tradition, this piece is said to have come from the Palace of Versailles.
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About the sale FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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