Description:
Louis XIV-style Mahogany-and Satinwood-veneered Desk with Porcelain and Ormolu Mounts, late 19th/early 20th century, stepped top with ormolu gallery, at center an oval portrait of a gentleman, above a central shelf with mirrored back and drawer flanked by two doors each with a female portrait, writing surface, and long drawer with floral plaque opening to an adjustable writing surface, additional floral plaques on the sides, set on squared legs with scroll feet, ht. 48, writing surface ht. 28, wd. 42 1/2, dp. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Minor age expected wear.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.