Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture Neil Jeffares for including this

Neil Jeffares for including this painting in his work "Dictionary of Pastellists before 1800" J

75" long X 17

Hoguet was also able to exhibit his early work in Paris and had his first successes

the picture was sold in 1981 by the "Beverley Hills Gallery" and comes with a certificate of Authenticity

Portland architect Polly Povey Thompson

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture Neil Jeffares for including thisA good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk drafting table having a hinged lift up writing drawing surface that can be elevated or flat. To the front are two wide & deep file drawers to store drawings blueprints & each drawer has two recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting materials, the front of the drawers are carved