Inlaid walnut, light wood and stained desk on slightly wavy legs, three drawers and a sliding top, inlaid decoration of cubes, feet decorated with gilt bronze appliqués, Italy, late 18th century Two keys (restorations, damage to finish) Bureau en marqueterie de noyer, de bois clair et teinté reposant sur des pieds légèrement galbés. Il ouvre à trois tiroirs et un plateau coulissant, décor de marqueterie de cubes, sabots en bronze doré, Italie, fin du XVIIIe siècle Deux clés (restaurations, accidents et manques au placage) H_90 cm L_127,5 cm D_58,5 cm

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.