Scarce Louis XVI Neoclassical Gentleman's Flip-Top Mirror Bureau Dressing Table Writing Desk Vanity Manner of Jean-Henri Riesener

Description

A rare and exceptional antique French speckled plum pudding mahogany rosewood verde marble gilt bronze ormolu large gentleman's bureau dressing … more A rare and exceptional antique French speckled plum pudding mahogany rosewood verde marble gilt bronze ormolu large gentleman's bureau dressing table / writing desk (coiffeuse poudreuse ou table de toilette d’homme) with flip-top mirror and concealed storage, in the manner of Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806)

Late 18th / early 19th century, very fine quality, exceptionally executed in Neoclassical inspired Louis XVI taste, crafted of the highest quality solid mahogany and exotic mottled mahogany veneers, having a brass banded rectangular top with central quartered reverse diamond matched parquetry panel, lifting open and transforming into a large adjustable mirror, flanked by inset white veined verde green marble panels that slide open to reveal secret storage compartments. Breakfronted front and back shaped apron with large drawer and distinctive recessed panel of richly figured two-tone mahogany framed by gilt brass beaded trim and raised contrasting rosewood cross-banding, rising on tapering squared speckled mahogany legs outlined with delicate cross-banding and partially inset beaded ornamentation, mounted with coeur de rai relief decorated gilt bronze bands, terminating in finely chased and chiseled fiolated acanthus gilded bronze capped feet sabots. circa 1800

The perfect blend of elegant, sophisticated, and masculine, reserved yet luxurious, this table is truly a work of art. We have been doing this a long time and have never seen anything quite like it. Definitely the work of a well regarded top-tier ébéniste, almost certainly a custom one-of-a-kind commission.

PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Property from the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction #8085 catalog

Dimensions: (approx)
31.5" High, 54.75" Wide, 27.5" Deep
(80.0 x 139.1 x 69.9 cm)

*Additional photos available upon request

Condition Report:
Great antique condition with nicely aged warm patina.

Overall piece is in wonderful shape, strong, sturdy, stable, and presents very well.
Original mirror hinge (likely ratcheting) has been replaced with a static hinge. Wear consistent with age and use.

Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less