Description
MAHOGANY BIDET RESTING ON FOUR LEGS two of which are sabre-shaped at the back and two are cane-shaped and filleted at the front. The scrolled back features a carved floral vase on the entablature and fluting on the uprights. The front of the seat is richly carved with a trophy comprising a quiver, bow, torch, olive wreath and ribbon. A torso ribbon is carved around the seat. A small trapdoor reveals a storage space at the foot of the backrest. The seat is closed by a leather-covered board. Numerous ink marks are visible under the seat and lid. There is also a trace of a label. The provenance of this bidet is multiple: probably a royal commission or for the Garde Meuble, we first find it at the Château de Rambouillet in 1817, then at the Château de Fontainebleau until at least 1849. Directoire period Restoration of use, restorations to be planned, posterior leather. H. 83 x W. 32 x D. 57 cm Discovered inventory number references: - R 752: "Un bidet à dos renversé, mahogany, green morocco (Garde robe - Apartment 6 - First floor), Inventaire de 1817 des Entrées et Sorties du château de Rambouillet - F 12882: "Une chaise d'affaire mahogany" (Wardrobe - Bedroom robe - Bedroom number 9 - Ministers' Wing) Ministers), Inventory 1817-1819 Palais de Fontainebleau - F 19379: "Four mahogany back bidets, earthenware bowl (Service général) - Inventory 1849 Palais de Fontainebleau de Fontainebleau - 6240 - F 10649
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MAHOGANY BIDET RESTING ON FOUR LEGS two of which are sabre-shaped at the back and two are cane-shaped and filleted at the front. The scrolled back features a carved floral vase on the entablature and fluting on the uprights. The front of the seat is richly carved with a trophy comprising a quiver, bow, torch, olive wreath and ribbon. A torso ribbon is carved around the seat. A small trapdoor reveals a storage space at the foot of the backrest. The seat is closed by a leather-covered board. Numerous ink marks are visible under the seat and lid. There is also a trace of a label. The provenance of this bidet is multiple: probably a royal commission or for the Garde Meuble, we first find it at the Château de Rambouillet in 1817, then at the Château de Fontainebleau until at least 1849. Directoire period Restoration of use, restorations to be planned, posterior leather. H. 83 x W. 32 x D. 57 cm Discovered inventory number references: - R 752: "Un bidet à dos renversé, mahogany, green morocco (Garde robe - Apartment 6 - First floor), Inventaire de 1817 des Entrées et Sorties du château de Rambouillet - F 12882: "Une chaise d'affaire mahogany" (Wardrobe - Bedroom robe - Bedroom number 9 - Ministers' Wing) Ministers), Inventory 1817-1819 Palais de Fontainebleau - F 19379: "Four mahogany back bidets, earthenware bowl (Service général) - Inventory 1849 Palais de Fontainebleau de Fontainebleau - 6240 - F 10649
