 | Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item No. 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
Dimensions: 98" high by 56" wide by 25" deep
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 | French, Louis XV style canapé (Item No. 551)
Fine, 19th century carved walnut Canapé with beautifully carved pierced apron. Upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry.
Dimensions: canapé is 76" wide by 27" deep by 43½ high
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 | Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item No. 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: closed: 25¼ wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" by 44"
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 | French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item No. 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
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 | Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item No. 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
Dimensions: 18" wide by 18" deep by 17" high (at seat) and 33" high (at back)
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 | Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item No. 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
Dimensions: 31" wide by 26" deep by 30½" high, 93" fully extended
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 | Fine, French, Empire commode (Item No. 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
Dimensions: 52" wide by 36" high by 24" deep
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 | Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item No. 716)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. Attributed to Pierre Nogaret.
Provenance: Collection de M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois ("Castle of the Green Forest")
Dimensions: 78" long
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 | Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item No. 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
Dimensions: 45" wide by 24" deep by 29" high
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 | Pair of Greco-Roman, porcelain urns (Item No. 316)
With hand-painted portraits over gold leaf medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves. 19th century.
Dimensions: 13½" tall, 7.5" diameter (widest point)
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