Rare mechanical desk in flower, rosewood and violetwood marquetry, opening with three drawers on the front and two on the sides, the sliding top reveals two compartments and two side drawers, resting on curved legs; (restorations). Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Tuart et JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1741. Louis XV period. H. 85cm, W. 129cm, D. 77cm
Live Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 36

Rare mechanical desk in flower, rosewood and violetwood marquetry, opening with three drawers on the front and two on the sides, the sliding top reveals two compartments and two side drawers, resting on curved legs; (restorations). Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Tuart et JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1741. Louis XV period. H. 85cm, W. 129cm, D. 77cm

Estimate
€5,000 - €8,000
Result
€6,500
Buyer's premium
30%
Rare mechanical desk in flower, rosewood and violetwood marquetry, opening with three drawers on the front and two on the sides, the sliding top reveals two compartments and two side drawers, resting on curved legs; (restorations). Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Tuart et JME, cabinetmaker received as master in 1741. Louis XV period. H. 85cm, W. 129cm, D. 77cm
Sale
DECORATIVE ARTS FROM THE 16th TO THE 19th CENTURIES
Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris