FINE BAROQUE REVIVAL INLAID ABALONE AND CELLULOID ROSEWOOD DESK.

Third quarter 19th century,Italy or Spain. The rectangular desk fitted with raised stepped back case of drawers. The upper section fitted with two aligned short drawers flanked on either side by a bank of two small drawers with bow fronts, each bank with scrolled pilasters. The upper and lower case fitted with three simulated ivory inlaid panels. All with stylized urns emitting delicate floral tendrils and vinery. Populated with putti, songbirds, griffins and boars heads, each within stylized woven leaf garlands. The desk fitted with central drawer above a bowed door in the kneehole. Flanked by banks of three short drawers, all with bow fronts alternating with scrolled engaged pilasters raised on eight ring-turned faceted tapered cylindrical legs. Each set of four legs joined by flattened X-form inlaid stretchers raised on pointed ring-turned feet, all with ebonized trim. The desk drawer fronts each inlaid with a pair of opposing griffins holding a cartouche. The central door with urn emitting tendrils. The pilasters each with classical putti with upstretched arms posing on a pedestal above floral filled urn. The legs inlaid with pendant bellflowers. Each side panel depicting a mythological Greek or Roman helmeted soldier with spear and shield posed beneath a classical arch beneath a floral filled trophy urn flanked by ribbon-tied bellflowers and urns. SIZE: 42″ h x 55-1/2″ l x 26″ d. PROVENANCE: The family of Hubert D’Autremont, who in 1793, was arrested, condemned, and put to death by the guillotine. His widow and children emigrated to America. Alexandre-Hubert D’Autremont, son of Hubert D’Autremont, married Abigail Dodge, daughter of Major Dodge. Louis D’Autremont, son of Alexandre-Hubert D’Aturemont born 20 January 1805,. Louis fathered Charles D’Autremont, born 20 March 1845. Charles emigrated to New York, where he established a family estate in Angelica, New York. At this time, and prior to the taking of the estate by the state of New York by eminent domain that the desk and Savonarola chairs arrived from France and remained there until the property was demolished. It was during this time period that the family descendants of the consignor acquired them along with other family heirlooms, including a pair of D’Autremont ancestral portraits sold by this company in the late 20th century. CONDITION: The desk in structurally good condition with untouched surface. Dark coloration and patina with multiple losses to celluloid veneers. The desk and pair of Savonarola armchairs are accompanied by a box of original inlays salvaged from these pieces, which will aid in any future restoration. We do not suggest that all the missing of inlay are present. 52212-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3088

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3088	$1,210.00	FINE BAROQUE REVIVAL INLAID ABALONE AND CELLULOID ROSEWOOD DESK. Third quarter 19th century,Italy or Spain. The rectangular desk fitted with raised stepped back case of drawers. The upper section fitted with two aligned short drawers flanked on either side by a bank of two small drawers with bow fronts, each bank with scrolled pilasters. The upper and lower case fitted with three simulated ivory inlaid panels. All with stylized urns emitting delicate floral tendrils and vinery. Populated with putti, songbirds, griffins and boars heads, each within stylized woven leaf garlands. The desk fitted with central drawer above a bowed door in the kneehole. Flanked by banks of three short drawers, all with bow fronts alternating with scrolled engaged pilasters raised on eight ring-turned faceted tapered cylindrical legs. Each set of four legs joined by flattened X-form inlaid stretchers raised on pointed ring-turned feet, all with ebonized trim. The desk drawer fronts each inlaid with a pair of opposing griffins holding a cartouche. The central door with urn emitting tendrils. The pilasters each with classical putti with upstretched arms posing on a pedestal above floral filled urn. The legs inlaid with pendant bellflowers. Each side panel depicting a mythological Greek or Roman helmeted soldier with spear and shield posed beneath a classical arch beneath a floral filled trophy urn flanked by ribbon-tied bellflowers and urns. SIZE: 42″ h x 55-1/2″ l x 26″ d. PROVENANCE: The family of Hubert D’Autremont, who in 1793, was arrested, condemned, and put to death by the guillotine. His widow and children emigrated to America. Alexandre-Hubert D’Autremont, son of Hubert D’Autremont, married Abigail Dodge, daughter of Major Dodge. Louis D’Autremont, son of Alexandre-Hubert D’Aturemont born 20 January 1805,. Louis fathered Charles D’Autremont, born 20 March 1845. Charles emigrated to New York, where he established a family estate in Angelica, New York. At this time, and prior to the taking of the estate by the state of New York by eminent domain that the desk and Savonarola chairs arrived from France and remained there until the property was demolished. It was during this time period that the family descendants of the consignor acquired them along with other family heirlooms, including a pair of D’Autremont ancestral portraits sold by this company in the late 20th century. CONDITION: The desk in structurally good condition with untouched surface. Dark coloration and patina with multiple losses to celluloid veneers. The desk and pair of Savonarola armchairs are accompanied by a box of original inlays salvaged from these pieces, which will aid in any future restoration. We do not suggest that all the missing of inlay are present. 52212-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3088 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE BAROQUE REVIVAL INLAID ABALONE AND CELLULOID ROSEWOOD DESK.