The hinged top enclosing an interior divided into three compartments, the right-hand side with writing drawer with silvered-bronze fittings, on slender cabriole legs, the 'B.V.R.B.' and 'JME' stamps apparently original, previously with an undertier
27 in. (68.5 cm.) high; 17³⁄₄ in. (45.5 cm.) wide; 13¹⁄₄ in. (33.5 cm.) deep

Acquired by Giuseppe Rossi in 1962.

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Bernard II van Risenburgh, maître before 1737.

This elegant table belongs to a small identifiable group, all stamped by or attributed to B.V.R.B. From the extant number, it is likely that this group of small bois de bout marquetry tables were all made for sale by the same marchand-mercier, probably Lazare Duvaux, who is known to have supplied furniture by van Risen Burgh to Madame de Pompadour (F.J.B. Watson, The Antique Collector, December 1960, p. 227). These tables have minor variations in the shape of the apron, the design of the ormolu mounts and the marquetry but the main difference is in the design of the top. One group, is generally designed for writing with a fixed top, often with more than one writing surface and a lateral drawer fitted with an inkwell. The other group has a hinged top and opens to a fitted interior designed for arranging ribbons and toiletries, interestingly this table straddles the two groups, having a hinged top enclosing compartments as well as a drawer fitted of writing.

This model clearly had exalted status during the Louis XV era as one is featured in François Boucher’s iconic 1756 portrait of Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), Louis XV’s mistress (illustrated). Related examples by BVRB include two tables in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (F.J.B. Watson, The Wrightsman Collection, New York, 1966, vol. 1, cat. nos. 125 and 126). Four were sold from the Collection of Dr. Peter D. Sommer at Christie’s, London, 4 December 2014, lots 10 (£104,000), 115 (£122,500), 116 (£122,500) and 117 (£98,500). A fifth example was sold anonymously at Christie’s, New York, 14 June 2016, lot 380 ($93,750).

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This lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. Several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, please check the relevant customs laws before bidding on this lot if you intend to import this lot into another country. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.