Jean-Henri RIESENER

(1734 - 1806)

Rare writing table


Paris, Louis XVI period, 18th century

Mahogany, mottled mahogany veneered, black gilded leather  and gilded bronze
Stamped by : J.H RIESENER, master in 1768

H. 76,4 cm - W. 54,8 cm - D. 38,3 cm (30 1/8 in - 21 5/8 in - 15 1/8 in)


Rare rectangular table of Louis XVI period in mahogany and speckled mahogany veneer. It openson the front witha writing-slide with black gilded leather, two drawers including one with compartments and a side drawer containing the writing kit. This piece of furniture rests on four straight feet decorated with with casters, joined by a shelf which is topped by a gilded bronze cornice, like the one that covers the tray in marble white veined grey. Our table is enriched by a light ornamentation of gilt bronzes as laurel garlands and patterns of cut leather.
 
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