7214794 An Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany and parcel gilt lit en alcove, c.1805 (mahogny) by Jacob-Desmalter, Francois H. G. (1770-1841) (attr. to); 159x178x249 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The front posts with a fully sculpted winged classical figure holding a sceptre standing on a plinth with applied rosettes and joined by a dense ribbon bound floral garland applied to a shaped front rail, the plain sides and backposts with lobed parcel-gilt finials, the plinth mounted with a flower wreath emitting palmettes, anthemia and leaves, modified in size, possibly by the 10th Duke in 1826-27 (see below) and some consequential replacements to mounts, originally with a cornice.); Photo by Christie\'s Images.