182 - "BONHEUR DU JOUR," veneered on all sides with rosewood within amaranth frames, featuring rich marquetry depicting vases of flowers and furnishings; the lower section opens to reveal six drawers, the lower section features gilt-bronze ovate friezes and includes a drawer serving as a writing desk with secret compartments; the front panel slides open to reveal three stacked drawers. It rests on four slightly arched legs joined by a crossbar decorated with inlaid bouquets of flowers, and finished with gilded bronze leaf-motif feet. Two original keys.

"BONHEUR DU JOUR," veneered on all sides with rosewood within amaranth frames, featuring rich marquetry depicting vases of flowers and furnishings; the lower section opens to reveal six drawers, the lower section features gilt-bronze ovate friezes and includes a drawer serving as a writing desk with secret compartments; the front panel slides open to reveal three stacked drawers. It rests on four slightly arched legs joined by a crossbar decorated with inlaid bouquets of flowers, and finished with gilded bronze leaf-motif feet. Two original keys. Stamped “KEMP” and marked “JME” in a drawer (Guillaume Kemp, admitted as a Master on October 3, 1764) Transitional Period H: 86 W: 50 D: 35 cm (normal wear and tear) Provenance: According to family tradition, this piece is said to have come from the Palace of Versailles.