19th Century E. Khan and Cie Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk

$20,000

About

Dramatic and rare late 19th century French bureau plat or writing table desk made by E. Khan and Cie Paris, France. Made in the grand Louis XV taste featuring bronze mounts and a bronze wrapped white leather desk top. The bureau is complete with original gilt and bronze embellishments but has an aged, distressed patina on all the surfaces. Once clad in decorative marquetry veneers and bright ormolu with gilt trim. The desk now has a rich, distressed patina from exposure. The top is bordered with bronze and each corner on the cabriole legs has mounted gilt floral motifs. Fronted by three drawers decorated with neoclassical escutcheons featuring medusa style faces. The elegant legs end with large bronze sabots. The front and back of the desk have decorative large C-scrolls made of bronze with floral motifs. The leather is smooth with fine craquelure. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA. Makers signature on bottom. To behold this desk in person is like staring at a beautiful French painting.

Details

Dimensions
Height: 29.5 in. (74.93 cm)Width: 55.5 in. (140.97 cm)Depth: 32 in. (81.28 cm)
Style
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CraftedMahogany,Giltwood,Lacquer,Bronze,Leather,Gesso
Place of Origin
France
Period
19th Century
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Condition
Beautifully crafted with a distressed finish on all surfaces as seen in photos. No keys. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location
Oakland, CA
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU1555219985262
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
$630 White Glove Shipping
to Continental US, arrives in 3-8 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.
Ships From: Oakland, CA
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.

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About the Seller

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Erin Lane Estate is a design and vintage furniture warehouse based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This seller's team of furniture restorers, art curators, professional appraisers and Asia specialists sources prime vintage and antique furniture from the finest estates in Northern and Southern Cali...

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