Eclectic | New York
Eclectic | New York
Property from the Estate of Alexis Gregory, Sold to Benefit the Alexis Gregory Foundation
A Louis XV Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1745
No reserve
Lot Closed
August 9, 04:47 PM GMT
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Louis XV Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Table
Circa 1745
bearing the trace of a stamp, possibly MIGEON, with two side drawers and adjustable reading stand; remounted
height 29 in.; width 31 ½ in.; depth 20 in.
73.66 cm.; 80.01 cm.; 50.8 cm
Pierre IV Migeon (1696-1758), maître c.1725
Pierre IV Migeon, who was referred to as Pierre II Migeon prior to recent research, was born into a family of Parisian ébénistes on August 13, 1696. He came into his own as an ébéniste and his workshop quickly became one of the most popular in eighteenth century Parisian society. He was a marchand in addition to cabinetmaker and was extremely influential on the taste of his clients. His record book survives showing that he was patronized by high-ranking government officials, foreign princes, French aristocracy, and visiting ambassadors.