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Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

$4,900
£3,635.99
€4,235.43
CA$6,820.84
A$7,595.62
CHF 3,953.10
MX$93,653.02
NOK 50,345.73
SEK 47,320.10
DKK 31,601.56
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About the Item

An early 19th century gilt bronze and walnut veneer ladies desk or dressing table or vanity, with a rectangular grey fossil marble top above two mirror paneled doors and two drawers, flanked by Greek Revival female caryatids, above a folded leather lined writing surface and a frieze drawer, raised on square legs, joined by an incurved stretcher. The whole mounted with finely chased ormolu casts depicting winged figures, ribbons and foliage. Beautiful early 19th century French Empire small desk or vanity fitting perfectly into a small guest room or a narrow entrance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.4 in (128 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Mirror,Wood,Gilt,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1810-1819
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Corrosion on mirror appear to be an indication of being the original mercury mirror plate.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1027424347882

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