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19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk

$9,850
$15,00034% Off
£7,453.91
£11,351.1334% Off
€8,596.70
€13,091.4134% Off
CA$13,754.85
CA$20,946.4734% Off
A$15,409.87
A$23,466.8034% Off
CHF 8,020.82
CHF 12,214.4534% Off
MX$187,662.69
MX$285,780.7434% Off
NOK 102,174.57
NOK 155,595.8034% Off
SEK 96,219.62
SEK 146,527.3434% Off
DKK 64,173.23
DKK 97,725.7434% Off
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About the Item

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. 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
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 71.38 in (181.31 cm)Depth: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Mahogany,Varnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Restored antique condition, wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082121893882

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