Lot 1119

A French marquetry writing desk

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Item Details

Description

Late 19th/Early 20th Century
"Made in France" label to verso
The floral marquetry desk with upper gallery rail over central pigeon hole's flanked by six drawers atop an inset cloth writing surface and two long drawers raised on four cabriole legs with sabots to the feet
45" H x 32" W x 21" D

Condition

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Tarnishing to the mounts. Minor areas of chipping around marquetry and veneer of drawers with scattered spots of restorations to finish. Minor moisture spots to top. Wear, fraying, soiling, and staining to inset writing surface with chipped losses to inlaid trim. Includes key.