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Guillaume Grohé (b. Germany 1808, d. Paris 1885)
A Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted mahogany bureau plat with gilt printed leather top above three curved drawers. Stamped four times 'GROHÉ A PARIS'. The locks stamped 'THÉAU SERRURIER PARIS'. Second half of the 19th century. H. 74 cm. L. 140 cm. W. 79 cm.
Grohé Frères was established in 1827. Founded by two brothers, Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé. Throughout their career, the firm became the official supplier to French and British royalty, making furniture for Emperor Napoleon III and Queen Victoria. The firm operated until Guillaume’s death in 1884.
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