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Unique Bonheur du Jour Desk with Rare Wood Veneer and Ormolu Mounts

AED 125,000

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Bonheur-du-jour desk with satinbirch and thuya veneer with extensive ormolu mounts. The top part is arranged with three cupboard doors set with blue and grey painted trompe-l'oeil panels depicting classical figures and medallion friezes, reminiscent to Wedgwood style. The central door is flanked by applied ormolu wreaths, lyre motifs, and foliate mounts. A frieze drawer runs beneath the upper section, decorated with a row of oval portrait medallions in blue and white. The desk stands on tapering supports with applied lion-paw feet and side mounts, framing a mirrored back panel. The right side opens to reveal a concealed compartment behind the mirror. The piece is raised on a moulded plinth base, with some mounts replaced at a later period.

Item Details

Reference: #FM164

Creator

Unknown
Dimensions

H 127.5 cm x W 91.5 cm x D 49.5 cm
Weight

50 kg

Place of origin

Russia
Condition

Very Good
Package

Wooden Crate

Period / Date

c. 1840
Materials & Techniques

Satinbirch - Thuya Veneer - Ormolu - Mirror - Trompe-l'oeil