LOUIS XVI PERIOD CONSOLE TABLE Stamped by Jacques Pafrat In mahogany and speckled mahogany veneer, decorated with chased and gilded bronze, veined white marble top encircled by an openwork balustrade, the front opening into a drawer and two side panels, supported by curved fluted baluster jambs joined by a crotch shelf, stamped I.PAFRAT on the back. H. 91.5 cm (36 in.) l. 130 cm (51 ¼ in.) P. 47.5 cm (18 ¾ in.) Jacques Pafrat, received master in 1785 A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted and mahagony console desserte, stamped by Jacques Pafrat *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.