Large Double Sided Bureau Plat, With Sphinges In Gilt Bronze, In The Taste Of Jacob Desmalter

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Object description :

"Large Double Sided Bureau Plat, With Sphinges In Gilt Bronze, In The Taste Of Jacob Desmalter"

Stunning large double-sided “bureau plat” desk in the Empire style of Francois Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter, (1770-1841). Flame mahogany with matte and polished gilt bronze. The top lined with gold-stamped green leather. The front has three drawers, so has the back. On the sides supporting the top, four large sphinxes standing on one clawed foot in gilt bronze, inspired by the model on the throne made by Jacob-Desmalter for Napoleon I in the French Senate.

Size: H 79cm – L 180cm – L 105cm

Paris, circa 1900

Lit: A similar model with winged lions has been sold at Koller Auctions in Zurich in 2010. This bureau plat is most certainly from the same Parisian workshop.

Price: 29 000 €

Artist: Dans Le Gout De Jacob-desmalter
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent - restauré professionnellement

Length: 180cm
Width: 105cm
Height: 79cm

Reference: 708535