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20th Century imperial Bureau Plat / Desk in the Style of Louis XVI

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Exotic veneer on solid oak and wood. Extremely finely chased and rich bronze applications. Rectangular body. A hand painted picture badge on the front and side view. Gilded bronze decorations embedded on the front, flanked by conical, fluted legs ending in sabots. The front and the sides are each provided with round hand painted paintings depicting Greek scenes. Frame richly decorated with bronze in the form of fabric drapery / garlands. Frame with three drawers frieze made of acanthus leaf fittings. Slightly protruding leather plate (real leather) with gold embossing. The bronze works from contre partie consist of climbing leaves. Beautiful patina, with shellac hand polish. The inside of the desk was completely veneered with exotic wood. It is a desk of superlatives and represents the highest class of writing furniture. A real eyecatcher guaranteed. Literature: 19th century European Furniture - Christopher Payne, page 98.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 35.83 in (91 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2712321574282

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