Mahogany Bidet From The Castles Of Rambouillet And Fontainebleau

Mahogany bidet resting on four feet including two sabers at the back and two cane feet rudenté at the front. The backrest is rolled up and features a sculpted flower vase decoration on the band and grooves on the uprights. The seat is also richly carved on the front of a trophy consisting of a quiver, a bow, a torch, an olive wreath and a ribbon. The circumference of the seat is sculpted with a torso ribbon. A small trap allows to discover a storage at the foot of the file. The seat is closed by a board lined with leather. Many ink marks are visible under the seat and under the cover. There is also a trace of the label. The origin of this bidet is multiple: undoubtedly a royal order or for the Garde Meuble, we find it for the first time at the castle of Rambouillet in 1817, then at the castle of Fontainebleau until at least 1849. Directoire period Usual restorations, restorations to be planned, posterior leather
H. 83 x W. 32 x D. 57 cm
References discovered in inventory numbers: - R 752: “A bidet with an upturned back, mahogany, green morocco” (Wardrobe - Apartment 6 - Premier floor), Inventory of 1817 of Entries and Exits of the Château de Rambouillet - F 12882: “A mahogany business chair” (Wardrobe - Bedroom number 9 - Minister's wing), Inventory 1817-1819 Palais de Fontainebleau - F 19379: “Four mahogany-backed bidets, earthenware bowl” (General service) - Inventory 1849 Palais de Fontainebleau - 6240 - F 10649