EMPIRE PERIOD ARCHITECT'S TABLE Stamped by Jean-Joseph or Claude Chapuis In mahogany and mahogany veneer, with chased and gilded bronze ornamentation, the top covered with leather tilting and adjustable in height, the waist opening into a drawer with a sliding writing desk and two side shelves, the sheathed legs ending in castors, stamped CHAPUIS on the rear crossbar. Dimensions (when closed) : H. 79 cm (31 in.) l. 99 cm (39 in.) P. 70.5 cm (27 ¾ in.) An Empire mahogany architect's table, stamped by Jean-Joseph or Claude Chapuis *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 providing proof of 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.