Louis XV-style Kingwood-veneered and Ormolu-mounted Bureau Plat

Description:

Louis XV-style Kingwood-veneered and Ormolu-mounted Bureau Plat, mid-19th century, possibly by Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen (1812-71),bearing remnants of two ovoid stamps to underside, with tooled and gilded leather-inset writing surface framed by crossbanded veneers above a frieze with two drawers, raised on a cabriole legs with ormolu mount cast and chased as a female putti seated on a scrolled pediment, terminating in sabot-mounted feet, ht. 30, wd. 49, dp. 26 in.

N.B. Copy of original 1975 receipt from French Antique Shop and photograph of the piece in situ accompany the lot.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords