Après tant de beautés dévêtus (cf. les deux posts précédents), pourquoi ne pas faire une sieste dans ce lit en s'imaginant sous les tropiques ?

An elaborate and decorative 19th century Anglo-Indian carved hardwood four poster bed

Lot No: 427. The head board of arched outline and with three shaped and pierced splats carved with an urn of flowers, within turned and carved uprights, the arch shaped and pierced pediment carved with a lion and unicorn centred by an oval shield, flags and a crown, the foot board of turned and carved frame design, the four posts of spiral reeded design and with leaf carved knops, on turned, carved and reeded legs, 184cm wide, 228cm deep, 224cm high (minor alterations to support frame). Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

Bonhams. Pictures including Works by 'Snaffles', Furniture and Works of Art, 20 Nov 2007. www.bonhams.com