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French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock

$12,950
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£9,689.45
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€11,245.38
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About the Item

A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze-mounted petit-bureau de dame (secretary). The bombe´ structure surmounted by a pair of gilt-bronze twin candelabra centered with a clock, the porcelain face signed F. Berthoud, Paris; Below two "leather-bookends" sliding doors, a leather top and a front drawer flanked on each corner with a gilt-bronze Espagnolette maiden, on each side with a concealed pull-out drawer, Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height 48 inches (121.9 cm), Width 30 1/2 inches (77.5 cm), Depth 21 1/2 (54.7 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful and charming secretary. Overall original condition is good with minor wear consistent with age and use. The leather top & books have some wear. The clock is in working condition however, as with all antique clocks sold, is not guaranteed.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A17381stDibs: LU179624733383

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