(2) French Napoleon III Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk & Chair

Lot description

French Napoleon III period ladies writing desk (bonheur du jour) and chair, late 19th c., including: (1) desk, having three quarter gallery top, superstructure fitted with two cabinet doors, over two drawers, mother of pearl inlay with painted accents throughout, panel opening to inset felt writing surface, over frieze drawer, rising on joined X supports with central finial, ending on cabriole legs, approx 57.75"h, 31.5"w, 22.75"d; (1) chair, openwork back with mother of pearl inlay, in blue fabric upholstery, with white cord trim, ending on front cabriole legs, some overall loss to finish and inlays throughout, approx 31"h, 17.5"w, 17.75"d, seat height: approx 17 1/8"h