Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Coffers and Trunks He designed a fountain with

He designed a fountain with a sculpture of Amphitrite on the Place Joseph Etienne for Joseph Hippolyte Etienne (1790-1881)

Labels verso evidence previous professional restoration work in the 1980s

An Argument Of Their Veracity

The work is housed in a period gilt frame which has some losses to the mount but otherwise remains attractive

Presumably the stamp is for a gallery situated on the historic street of Rue Laffitte

Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Coffers and Trunks He designed a fountain withA superb early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid writing slope table desk of monumental proportions at over half a metre wide. The exterior boasts exceptional graining with continuity ensured at every join. The brass inlay has hints of Anglo Indian influence with swirls and circles to each corner of the box. Brass escutcheon and brass campaign handles. Key absent. The lid has two small brass holes in which a book stand can be placed. The original