Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Bureau Plat

Description:

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Bureau Plat, late 18th/early 19th century, with a tooled leather-inset writing surface, brass mounted-edge and three frieze drawers, raised on cabriole legs, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 65 1/2, dp. 38 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Has a break to the front middle drawer. Scattered worming. Drawers warped (do not sit flush with case). Leather with wear, replaced. Scattered minor veneer cracking and dryness. Nicks to brass. Two back legs with repairs to feet.


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