Just for photo reference, this is a work from Chateau de Versailles, in the King's apartment. I took these photos with a cell phone (not a current one) so forgive the color distortion, but the works glow brightly. I was immediately impressed by the finish, but the tour guides did not provide information to detail the finishes for furniture works. I'm glad to learn here of what these finishes may consist of, as I had assumed them to be shellac.
I don't believe we were allowed photos of the roll top desk which is most famous.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.