the top above a frieze drawer fitted with a leather-lined slide with two compartments above a tambour door concealing three silk-lined drawers, stamped RVLC JME

A piece in good conserved condition, it has been re-polished. Minor overall marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The top displaying two faint shrinking cracks, scarcely noticeable. The brass surround with some tarnishing. Overall restorations to the marquetry, i.e. sympathetic filling to old shrinking and construction cracks or to small veneer losses. Repairs to horizontal shrinking cracks are noticeable on either sides. Small losses to the veneer of the front-right canted corner. One very small chip on the tambour door. The trelliswork marquetry retains an attractive green colour which might have been enhanced in the recent past.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix (1727-1799), received maître in 1755 Although active at first in the production of furniture in the mature Louis XV style, Roger Vandercruse is best known for his works in the Transitional style of the years between the early 1760s and the late 1770s. During this time he perfected and popularized a number of occasional tables, or meubles volants, often decorated with parquetry patterns that can sometimes enclose flowerheads. Between 1769 and 1774, through Joubert, he supplied furniture to the Garde-Meuble Royal that bore the stamp of R.V.L.C, and also worked for private clients such as the duc d’Orléans, and Madame du Barry.

Tables related to the present lot include one with only slight variations to the inlay on the top, sold Sotheby's London, 8 July 2008, lot 229, and another one sold also these Rooms, 8 December 1995, lot 213.