Louis XV Marquetry Desk From The Hache Family

Work from Grenoble (Grenoble) from the Louis XV period attributed to the Hache family Rare and exceptional desk from the Louis XIV period in walnut root veneer and gilded bronze. This desk is characterized by a symmetrically ordered marquetry decoration of walnut root on the entire piece of furniture resting on four curved legs covered with gilded bronze falls. It is entirely veneered with country wood, according to a habit dear to the Axes, one can only marvel at the size of the veneer sheets and the beauty of the veining and the workmanship of this work, pledges of a high quality which characterizes the achievements of the Haches over three generations in Grenoble. Front opening a large drawer in the central part with walnut interior as well as two rows of three drawers on each side with their original locks. Other facade with trope l'oeil imitation false drawers, topped with its green leather decorated with golden embossing with some wrinkles of time. Furniture of very high quality having undergone no restorations.