Sloping writing desk in rosewood and rosewood... - Lot 249 - Marie-Saint Germain

Lot 249
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Sloping writing desk in rosewood and rosewood... - Lot 249 - Marie-Saint Germain
Sloping writing desk in rosewood and rosewood veneer inlaid with geometrical patterns, the desk reveals a compartment and ink cups. The flap is lined with green leather. Work signed on the lock TAHAN in PARIS. 19th century Height : 25 cm 25 cm Width : 33 cm Tahan celère cabinetmaker - table maker of the XIXth century, nicknamed " prince of the small cabinet making ". He won a silver medal at the 1849 exhibition of industrial products, and became the Emperor's supplier in 1855. He took part in the universal exhibitions of the time and even won a gold medal at the 1867 universal exhibition. Provenance: Famille du général Henri Gatien Bertrand (1773-1844)
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