Superb eighteenth century English desk-bookcase of the George III period in acajou with five drawers at the bottom and a drop-down worktop, concealing a beautiful interior with secret compartments, and with two doors at the top, also concealing a beautiful interior, and a head with broken pediment purchased in 1999 from Zeberg - Antwerp (with certificate and purchase invoice - 950000 Bfr) || superb 18th Cent. English George III bureau bookcase in high quality mahogany bought in 1999 from Zeberg - Antwerp (with certificate and invoice)

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.