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Attributed to Alphonse Giroux
Travel desk, c.1830.
Rosewood, Ceylon lemongrass, brass and glass inkwells.
With key.
Measurements: 13 x 24 x 35 cm.
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Attributed to ALPHONSE GIROUX (c. 1775 - 1848).
Travel desk, c.1830.
Rosewood, Ceylon lemongrass, brass and glass inkwells.
With key.
Measurements: 13 x 24 x 35 cm.
Travel writing desk from the Charles X period, made of rosewood and Ceylon lemonwood. It has a slanted top that opens to reveal a compartmentalized interior, functionally designed for writing and storing documents.
François-Simon-Alphonse Giroux was a French art restorer and cabinetmaker. He studied painting with Jacques-Louis David and founded an art restoration business in the late 18th century. He was the official restorer of Notre Dame Cathedral, and collected and exhibited works of art by Louis Daguerre, Charles Marie Bouton, Charles Arrowsmith, Charles Renoux and others. In addition to restoring art, he sold furniture in various styles for the French royal family and others.
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