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| Keywords: Maurice-Bernard Evalde - Lady's Desk - Walters 6560 - Top View B.jpg This desk bears the stamp of Evalde who became a master ébéniste or maker of inlaid furniture in 1765 He was responsible for the now lost jewel cabinet that King Louis XV of France presented to Marie-Antoinette on the occasion of her marriage to the future Louis XVI in 1770 The key to this desk bears the crown of France indicating that the piece may have been made for a member of the royal family The doors are inlaid in colored marquetry wood inlay Among the images found on the surface are a writing table and navigational instruments The desk's front drawer opens to reveal an inlaid writing surface which slides back to reveal compartments below ca 1770 oak marquetry in naturally colored and stained woods and gilded bronze cm 120 67 ; With drawers open cm 104 14 67 95 65 41 accession number 65 60 9586 La Comtesse Henri du Chastel de la Howarderie Belgium Sale Christies London December 4 1969 lot no 108 Ronald A Lee 1-9 Bruton Place London as agent Walters Art Museum 1969 by purchase Museum purchase in memory of Philip B Perlman 1969 place of origin Paris France Walters Art Museum license Maurice-Bernard Evalde Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Furniture in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
