Lot Essay
Beds of this design, often referred to as lits à la Romaine, are illustrated in P. de la Mésangère in his, Collections de Meubles et objets de goût, 1807
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY LIT D'ALCOVE
early 19th century
Each end surmounted by classical urns above columnar uprights, the front rail centrally-cast with a rosette and anthemia on block feet
60in. (152cm.) high, 74in. (188cm.) long, 42in. (107cm.) deep
early 19th century
Each end surmounted by classical urns above columnar uprights, the front rail centrally-cast with a rosette and anthemia on block feet
60in. (152cm.) high, 74in. (188cm.) long, 42in. (107cm.) deep