Estimate

6.000 - 9.000

Session 2

12 December 2017

Hammer Price

Description

Rich marquetry decoration in rosewood, thornbush and other woods depicting scrolls, vases with flowers, gallant and mythological scenes, animals and masks
Marble top
Two drawers
Fall-front with engraved leather writing surface, interior with one shelf and four small drawers
Door with compartmentalized interior
Brass mounts
Stamped "ROCHETTE", Laurent Rochette (1723-1772), got royal appointment from 1750 "ébéniste privilégié suivant la cour"
France, second half of the 18th century

134x63x33,5 cm

Category

Furniture

Additional Information

Literature:
Conte François de Salverte, "Les Ébénistes du XVIII Siécle, leurs ouevres et leurs marques", p. 266.