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A French Kingwood and Ormolu-mounted Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A French Kingwood and Ormolu-mounted Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century

19th century
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A French kingwood quarter veneered and ormolu-mounted bonheur du jour with Sevres-style oval floral plaques inset to the cupboard doors, two drawers to the upper section and a drawer to the frieze, raised on elegant cabriole legs with sabots feet, circa 1880

Batch 70 45761 UHKZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA973283
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SKU00001709
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Description
A French kingwood quarter veneered and ormolu-mounted bonheur du jour with Sevres-style oval floral plaques inset to the cupboard doors, two drawers to the upper section and a drawer to the frieze, raised on elegant cabriole legs with sabots feet, circa 1880

Batch 70 45761 UHKZN

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA973283
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001709
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques.

A French kingwood and ormolu-mounted bonheur du jour, 19th century

Archive II A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques. View IV
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A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques.
A French kingwood and ormolu-mounted bonheur du jour, 19th century
Ref: SA973283
A 19th-century French kingwood bonheur du jour with parquetry veneering, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper cabinet set with oval porcelain plaques.
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A bonheur du jour is a small French writing desk, created in Paris during the 1760s. It typically features a flat table surface backed by a raised cabinet or tier of drawers, intended primarily for personal correspondence.

These desks were crafted using fine cabinet woods such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood arranged in parquetry or marquetry patterns. They were frequently embellished with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy gilded bronze mounts secured with early screws, and genuine marquetry or parquetry veneer work. The presence of hand-painted porcelain panels with gilt surrounds is also characteristic of Louis XV revival pieces.

Place the desk against a feature wall or within an alcove to highlight its architectural profile. Pair it with modern task lighting and clean-lined seating to balance the ornate gilt detailing and rich wood veneers.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking, and clean metal mounts using a soft brush rather than harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patination.
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