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Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Bureau, 18th Century

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A 19th century Dutch marquetry inlaid bombé bureau profusely decorated all-over with marquetry depictions of flowers, urns and birds. With a rectangular flap opening to reveal a striking floral marquetry stepped fitted interior with a well, two small drawers support the flap and a further two short and two long drawers below provide plenty of useful storage. Ornate pierced brass handles and escutcheons decorated with birds and with a bombé front and sides and shaped apron, the whole piece stands on splayed feet. Good condition for age has had some restorations and the usual repairs to the legs and shrinkage lines to the veneers (a result of the curved surfaces). Measures: Width 40.25in (102.5 cm) Depth 20.5in (52 cm) Height 44in (111.5 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.9 in (111.5 cm)Width: 40.36 in (102.5 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old repairs to legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Has had some restorations, repairs to the legs and shrinkage lines to the veneers (a result of the curved surfaces).
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 05901stDibs: LU2763316141351
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