"Rare Louis XV Period Sloping Desk In Martin Varnish Attributed To Foureau"
Rare sloping desk on all sides, resting on arched legs, opening with a wide flap, and two drawers in the belt, decoration with a black and gold background of Chinese and animals and birds, gold and polychrome, the red lacquered interior with numerous drawers Work attributed to Louis Foureau master in 1755 in Paris, Martin varnish technique, invented by Etienne and Guillaume Martin in 1728 which competes with lacquers from China and Japan from the Far East Work from the 18th century, this elegant piece of furniture is presented with its old varnish , some decorations and old slots, nevertheless nice model and rare on the market