A Charles X mahogany writing desk by Bigot
A Charles X mahogany writing desk by Bigot

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A Charles X mahogany writing desk by Bigot
The later rectangular top fitted with a frieze drawer with divisions, on ring-turned column end supports and splayed legs with lotus scrolls joined by a turned stretcher, stamped C. Bigot on the top of the frieze drawer
36in. (93.5cm.) wide, 29in. (75cm.) high, 19in. (50cm.) deep

Lot Essay

Clement Louis Bigot started working as a cabinet maker in the 1820's. In 1855 he either retired or joined another craftman since his workshop took the name of C Bigot et Cie. The Duchesse du Berry and the Marechal Soult were among his clients. He distinguished himself by the quality of his furniture which was exhibited in the two first Universal Exhibitions.
Source: Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le mobilier francais du XIVe Siecle, Paris, Les Editions de l'amateur, 1984.

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