Narrow "Jeune Fille" writing desk, in rosewood veneer in vio - Lot 217

Narrow "Jeune Fille" writing desk, in rosewood veneer in violet wood reserves, with cut-away uprights terminating in small curved feet. The central flap reveals a compartment with four drawers. At the bottom, it opens with two doors revealing a locker repaired with a shelf. Chased and gilded bronze ornamentation on the falls, feet, keyhole and apron. Stamped by Jean-Baptiste DETROULLEAU and JME. (Received master cabinetmaker's diploma in Paris on October 5, 1767; he worked on rue de Charonne. In 1782, his widow succeeded him on Rue du Parc-Royal). Transitional Louis XV / Louis XVI period (minor veneering flaws on the side and bottom of the front legs). White veined red marble top. Width : 67 cm - Depth : 35 cm - Height : 114 cm.