writing desk with mirror and six drawers, of dark wood arranged with decorative grain pattern, decorated with floral wood inlay marquetry in a contrasting shade on the drawers, gilt trim with black enamel tabletop, gilt bronze railing surrounding upper shelves of the desk on three sides, height: 131.7 cm, width: 85.5 cm, depth: 53.7 cm (21 1/8 in.)

LOT NOTES
Bonheur du Jour style writing desks began to appear around 1760, and some, like this one, have mirrors alongside compartments meant to hold letter writing supplies and similarly small everyday items. A compact, high backed desk created for letter writing among ladies, the Bonheur du Jour derives its name, translating to happiness of the day, from its nature as a fashionable and of-the-moment piece of furniture.