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Large French Bureau Plat / Bureau de Ministre in Mahogany with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Empire / Napoleon III
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Large French Bureau Plat / Bureau de Ministre in Mahogany with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Empire / Napoleon III
A fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "bureau de ministre" or ministers flat desk.
In mahogany and mahogany veneer flamed on all sides, beautiful ornamentation of finely chiseled and gilded bronzes such as griffons faced and palmettes. Original top framed in brass. The desk is raised on curved legs decorated with winged nymphs and ormolu sabots. At the front apron is a central wide drawer with two smaller ones on one side. Each corner is ornamented with fine rosettes. Original gilt and warm patina throughout. Leather on desktop was not restored.
This French Empire or Napoleon III desk is stunning having been recently restored by an ebeniste from the reputable Ecole Boulle in Paris, France.
Measures: 71 3/8" long x 36 1/4" wide (or deep) x 30 3/4" high
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- Dimensions
- 71.38ʺW × 36.25ʺD × 30.75ʺH
- Styles
- Napoleon III
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Veneer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
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