A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted Thuya and rosewood secretaire en pente
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A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted Thuya and rosewood secretaire en pente

BY TAHAN, PARIS, CIRCA 1865

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A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted Thuya and rosewood secretaire en pente
By Tahan, Paris, Circa 1865
Surmounted by a drop-front writing surface, the lockplate signed twice TAHAN 11, Boulevart (sic.) des Italiens, Paris, the reverse with a shaped gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, the interior fitted with a pigeon hole above two drawers, with a sliding base, on four cabriole legs, each headed by a foliate mount, on scrolling sabots
34 in. (86 cm.) high; 26 in. (66 in.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) first established rue Basse-du-Rempart in 1847. He moved to 11, Boulevard des Italiens circa 1850 where he remained until 1878. Official supplier to Emperor Napoleon III, specialising in the Renaissance and Rococo styles. He was awarded a silver medal at the 1849 exhibition, a médaille de seconde classe in 1852 and a gold medal in 1867. He used to work with artists and makers such as Cornu and Cremer.

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