Fine Louis XVI sycamore marquetry table a ecrire, Late 18th c., France, attributed to Roger Vandercruse, the rectangular top with trompe l'oeil marquetry above a Vitruvian scroll frieze fitted with a drawer containing a tooled leather writing surface flanked by compartments, on square tapering legs, 28"h x18.5"w x 12.5"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 720 Park Avenue, NYC

Notes/Literature: An almost identical example sold: Anonymous Sale; Christie's, New York, 19 October 2007, lot 262

Good, refinished and showing little surface wear, cracking and distress to leather, retains key **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.