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French Kingwood, Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur Du Jour, Late 19th Century
H & H Gallery
for sale €5,265     $5,715
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French Kingwood, Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur Du Jour, Late 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
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A late 19th Century French kingwood, gilt metal and porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour, with quarter veneered panels in crossbanded surrounds, the upper part with a cavetto top, applied floral foliage and pierced three quarter gallery, enclosed by a pair of quarter veneer panel doors with applied Sevres style oval floral plaques, fitted with two small drawers below, the shaped apron drawer with further applied Sevres style plaques, having a rosewood plush inset writing slide, on cabriole legs, headed with cabochon foliate ornament, trailing to sabots.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 122cm, W: 72.5cm, D: 47.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA829667
Dealers Internal Reference
H1210
Description
A late 19th Century French kingwood, gilt metal and porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour, with quarter veneered panels in crossbanded surrounds, the upper part with a cavetto top, applied floral foliage and pierced three quarter gallery, enclosed by a pair of quarter veneer panel doors with applied Sevres style oval floral plaques, fitted with two small drawers below, the shaped apron drawer with further applied Sevres style plaques, having a rosewood plush inset writing slide, on cabriole legs, headed with cabochon foliate ornament, trailing to sabots.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 122cm, W: 72.5cm, D: 47.5cm

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA829667
Dealers Internal Ref
H1210
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
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European and islamic art

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Archive I A late 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and curved cabriole legs.

French Kingwood, Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur Du Jour, Late 19th Century

Archive II A late 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and curved cabriole legs. View II
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A late 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour featuring parquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, oval porcelain plaques, and curved cabriole legs.
FRENCH KINGWOOD, GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED BONHEUR DU JOUR, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A bonheur du jour is a specialised form of small French writing desk introduced in Paris during the 18th century, featuring a writing surface topped by a raised rear cabinet with drawers or small cupboards.

These desks were crafted using cabinet woods such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood arranged in parquetry patterns, accented with cast gilt-bronze mounts and decorated porcelain plaques.

Authentic period furniture can be identified by examining hand-finished gilt-bronze mounts, quarter-sawn veneers arranged in geometric patterns, period-appropriate joinery inside drawers, and hand-painted porcelain detailing.

Position the piece as a standalone feature in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or home office, contrasting its detailed woodwork against neutral walls and minimalist surrounding decor.

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