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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
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A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted writing table by G. Grimard "Meubles d'Art" 5 rue de Charonne, Paris. After a model by Adam Weisweiler (French, 1744-1820). The single drawer desk with a green felt top with a gilt trim, surmounted with finely chased gilt bronze mounts with swags, tassels, musical instruments, a frieze with figures of goats, a Bacchanalian mask flanked by cornucopia and neoclassical allegorical plaques depicting playful cherubs amongst clouds with flowers and musical instruments. Engraved brass plaque on the drawer reads "Grimard - Meubles d'Art - R, de Charonne, 5 - Paris". Circa: Paris, 1880.
G. Grimard is recorded to have produced Fine 'Meubles d'Art' at 5 rue de Charonne in Paris in the second half of the nineteenth century. Grimard exhibited at many international fairs and exhibitions. Known for high quality furnishing, mainly in the Louis XVI and Neoclassical style, with finely chased ormolu mounts, his pieces rarely come up for sale and most remain in private collections. Like many of the other renown Parisian cabinet makers from the 19th century, Grimard's furnishings were exported to high-end markets and clients all-over the world.
Measures: Height: 29 inches (73.7 cm).
Width: 41 1/2 inches (105.4 cm).
Depth: 23 3/4 inches (60.3 cm).
- Creator:G. Grimard (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Depth: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and great quality desk or writing table. All gilt is original and very finely chased. Some minor nicks and scratches on the mahogany body, the original felt top with some fading. See all images.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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