Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame

About the Item

A beautiful petit-bureau de dame (also known as bonheur de jour or lady's secretary desk). Born in Provincial France in early/mid 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, having a custom restoration in 1988, hand painted polychrome decoration with exquisite detail and depth, exceptionally executed landscape design of soft, muted blue-green and antique white with swans swimming in a pond surrounded by flowers and trees. Having a demilune shaped shelf top with partial raised gallery, over a faux key-hole escutcheon adorned hinged drop-front that opens to a spacious interior fitted with ten various sized storage cubbies, and pair of small dovetailed drawers. The shaped fall front adds generous writing - work surface, over generous storage space is provided by a large single drawer embellished with Neoclassical ribbon shaped painted brass pulls, all gracefully rising on hand carved cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Artist signed; dedication reads "created & decorated expressly for Rebecca Watson" Signed "Lucille GHeary(?) 1988" With elegant, smooth, curvaceous gently flowing lines, sophisticated artwork, and beautiful subdued color, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece is sure to add romantic understated class and timeless, chic style to any home. Dimensions: (approx) 39" High, 31” Wide, 18” Deep Desk open: 28" Deep Knee clearance: 24" Good vintage condition. Presents splendidly. Beautiful patina over the whole. Structurally sound, solid and sturdy. Naturally distressed. Wear commensurate with age and use, including areas of loss in painted finish, nicks and scratches. The photos finish the description. Overall very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Paint,Wood,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early/Mid-20th Century

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition. Presents splendidly. Beautiful patina over the whole. Structurally sound, solid and sturdy. Naturally distressed. Wear commensurate with age and use, including areas of loss in painted finish, nicks and scratches.

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977227016202

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