Lot Essay
An engraved design for a related niche à chien is illustrated in P. Verlet French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th Century', London, 1967, p. 278.
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OF LOUIS XV STYLE, 20TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH MAHOGANY NICHE A CHIEN
Of Louis XV style, 20th Century
The rectangular padded removable top covered in blue foliate damask, the sides, reverse and arch covered in conforming damask, with a pair of conforming curtains, the interior covered in red and cream checked material, above a channelled shaped apron, on short cabriole legs with scroll feet, inscribed in paint on the underside 'V.H.'
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 21 in. (53.5 cm.) wide; 16½ in. (42 cm.) deep
Of Louis XV style, 20th Century
The rectangular padded removable top covered in blue foliate damask, the sides, reverse and arch covered in conforming damask, with a pair of conforming curtains, the interior covered in red and cream checked material, above a channelled shaped apron, on short cabriole legs with scroll feet, inscribed in paint on the underside 'V.H.'
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 21 in. (53.5 cm.) wide; 16½ in. (42 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 16 June 1989, lot 18 (to Dreesmann). Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. D-124).
Special notice
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