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Bonheur du jour
Writing desk
Bonheur du jour
French
about 1850
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
140.2 x 73.6 x 47.6 cm (55 3/16 x 29 x 18 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ogilive Comstock
Accession Number1986.784
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture – Case furniture and boxes
DescriptionVarious woods with brass mounts and porcelain plaques. Three-tiered writing desk with mirror on shaped back with porcelain plaque at top, and scrolling supports surmounting slightly serpentine cupboard doors with porcelain insets flanked by brass and porcelain pilasters. Curved side panels have porcelain insets. Superstructure has serpentine front with drawer and porcelain plaque on cabriole legs with scrolled stretchers and upholstered footrest.