19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

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19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century … Read more 19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style ladies desk. The case is veneered with marquetry decoration and embellished with finely cast and finished gilt bronze mounts.

Of freestanding form, made of kingwood and mahogany, with beautiful marquetry inlays. The gilt bronze mounts rise from cabriole legs with foliate form bronze sabots. The apron houses a generous sized central drawer, floral bouquets throughout.

This fine quality writing desk or bureau plat, is circa 1880.
It has been recently rewaxed.

Measures:
Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)
Depth: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)
Width: 40.13 in (101.94 cm) See less