SORMANI (Attributed to) A small veneered desk on cambered legs opening with a curved flap. Inlaid decoration of three birds flying among branches and garlands of flowers. Ornamentation of gilded bronzes with busts of putti and flowers in rocaille style. The interior consists of two mail compartments and three drawers. Lock engraved P. SORMANI rue du Temple 114 Paris (lock dismantled and reassembled) 19th century. H. 90.5 cm - W. 74 cm - D. 44 cm Cracks on the sides, cracks in the veneer

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