Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Regency Brass-mounted Mahogany Bureau, with rectangular top with outset corners over conforming case fitted with four long drawers and flanked by reeded columnar stiles, ht. 36 1/4, wd. 43, dp. 22 in.
Estimate $400-600
The top does slightly dip in the center. There are splotches of darkening and water marks, the top of the left column is missing half its veneer. Metal fatigue to several handles. Scattered chips, loss, and touch-ups to veneer.