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A French ivory and marquetry lap desk, Duvinage

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A French ivory and marquetry lap desk, Duvinage
A French ivory and marquetry lap desk, Duvinage
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Description
Late 19th century marked ''FD Bte'', for Ferdinand Duvinage, the domed hinged lid enclosing inkwells and lidded utensil compartment above a fold-out baize-lined writing surface decorated with a bird amidst berried branches and enclosing a document compartment, 4.5'' H x 13'' W x 10.5'' D, est:$500/700. Provenance: Property from the Margaret Cooper Trust
Condition
Very nicely made. Marquetry decoration well executed. With typical marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. With typical cracking and yellowing to bone elements. With scattered losses to inlay as visible in catalogue photos. With some moth holes to red baize writing surface. No key. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
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A French ivory and marquetry lap desk, Duvinage

Estimate $500 - $700
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Starting Price $250
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