George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour

George III satinwood Bonheur du Jour writing desk, the raised superstructure with two shelves above a single frieze drawer fitted with sliding leather lined writing surface, raised on square tapered legs terminating in brass cups and castors. Note: This has many similarities to designs published during this period by Thomas Sheraton. Provenance: June 1985, acquired from a private collection in Wiltshire. Exhibited June 1986 by Harvey’s, Summer Exhibition: “The Elegant Quarter – Satinwood and Related Furniture”, catalogue number 16. Sold to a private collector in Cambridgeshire. September 2023. Re-acquired by Harvey’s.