After Jean-Henri RIESENER
Veneered dressing table with trellis decoration in mahogany-framed reserves, standing on four sheathed legs.
The tripartite top features a central flap, darkened on its reverse by a mirror, and two lateral cellars with shutters. The belt opens with two drawers and a sliding writing tablet.
Rich chased bronze fittings, such as moldings, frames, capitals, sabots, keyways, pull ring...
Louis XVI style, early 20th century. 74.6 x 85.6 x 53.4 cm.
Wear and scratches, notably on the top, a few cracks (some on the front), small lifts and chips; one drawer ring to be refixed.
Based on the dressing table delivered in 1784 by Jean-Henri RIESENER to the Tuileries Palace for the use of Queen Marie-Antoinette, now in the Louvre.
Live Friday 4 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 125

After Jean-Henri RIESENER Veneered dressing table with trellis decoration in mahogany-framed reserves, standing on four sheathed legs. The tripartite top features a central flap, darkened on its reverse by a mirror, and two lateral cellars with shutters. The belt opens with two drawers and a sliding writing tablet. Rich chased bronze fittings, such as moldings, frames, capitals, sabots, keyways, pull ring... Louis XVI style, early 20th century. 74.6 x 85.6 x 53.4 cm. Wear and scratches, notably on the top, a few cracks (some on the front), small lifts and chips; one drawer ring to be refixed. Based on the dressing table delivered in 1784 by Jean-Henri RIESENER to the Tuileries Palace for the use of Queen Marie-Antoinette, now in the Louvre.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
25%
After Jean-Henri RIESENER Veneered dressing table with trellis decoration in mahogany-framed reserves, standing on four sheathed legs. The tripartite top features a central flap, darkened on its reverse by a mirror, and two lateral cellars with shutters. The belt opens with two drawers and a sliding writing tablet. Rich chased bronze fittings, such as moldings, frames, capitals, sabots, keyways, pull ring... Louis XVI style, early 20th century. 74.6 x 85.6 x 53.4 cm. Wear and scratches, notably on the top, a few cracks (some on the front), small lifts and chips; one drawer ring to be refixed. Based on the dressing table delivered in 1784 by Jean-Henri RIESENER to the Tuileries Palace for the use of Queen Marie-Antoinette, now in the Louvre.
Sale Friday 4 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris