French Empire period walnut cylinder desk, early 19th c., roll top opening to interior gallery, with extended writing surface, frieze drawer over two additional drawers, flanked by ebonized double column supports, with applied Egyptianesque masks, rising on tapered legs, approx 44.25"h, 51.5"w, 24.25"d Start Price: $250.00

1/16/23 9:10am - In my opinion regarding: LOT – 309: I note evidence of old woodworm, surface wear, including some spotting and scratching, panel separation at the back, interior gallery, and to the interior of the drawer bottoms, all commensurate with age and use, the bureau is very sturdy, and I observe that everything opens at this time, I note visible circles near the drawer pulls, indicating that the current pulls were likely added later.

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