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French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

About the Item

A high-quality French Louis XVI style desk with geometric parquetry in mahogany with gilt-bronze mounts, including swags at the corners. The desk has three drawers with working locks and keys and is double faced. The right drawer features a compartment with a removable insert. The desk top appears to be a recent replacement, in rich brown leather, with nicely-stamped and gold leafed embossing. Underneath the desk, there is a stamp that reads "Hopilliart & Leroy, 12 rue des Sts Peres," from the Saint Germain des Pres quarter of Paris.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 49.75 in (126.37 cm)Depth: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Leather,Mahogany,Oak,Wood,Embossed,Gilt,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made: Leather writing surface replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall restored condition; french polish appears to be recent; leather top relatively recent and in very good condition, with some minor scratches, a couple of minor indentations, etc. all consistent with its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Pembroke, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #18171stDibs: LU8385956488

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