A Louis XV tulipwood, bois satine and fruitwood marquetry writing table, third quarter 18th century, the serpentine-shaped top decorated with birds within a foliate border, the central panel an adjustable tilting reading stand, flanked by two hinged side compartments, above a central leather-lined writing-slide and two flanking side drawers, on cabriole legs, 74cm high, 100cm wide, 47cm deep Provenance: Formally from Meonstoke House, Hampshire.                       Anonymous sale; Christie's, Monaco, 12 December 1999, lot 897.

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