French Brass Mounted Escritoire, after Adam Weisweiler

French Brass Mounted Escritoire, after Adam WeisweilerAn unusual Louis Phillipe period escritoire, after models by Adam Weisweiler. French, circa 1830 40. Why we like it This exquisite little table's 'Klismos' legs, its most excellent kingwood parquetry and superb brasswork make it a fabulous specimen of French neoclassical design. A closely related dessert table or etagere with identical bamboo supports, ormolu capped sabre legs and pierced galleries was sold Sotheby's Paris, 19 April 2016, lot 330

over the generously proportioned square seat with loose traditionally upholstered cushion

Its pure form and neat proportions make this elegant stool a rare example of its kind

covered in gold-leafed and polychrome painted silk

(1719-1806) for either Arbury Hall or Harefield Place

was sold at Christie's London

which had declined after the time of Louis XIV

especially such exotic and expensive items as this bowl

10th Earl of Pembroke at Wilton House

An elegant pair of George III period ebonised and parcel-gilt armchairs of the Garforth pattern

3 - 5 September 2008

between the reeded and scrolled armrests on turned and reeded supports

Like the present chairs