Large, straight, curved desk in richly veneered wood with diamond inlaid with lozenges in curved reserves and end-wood wood surrounds. It opens with two leaves at the bottom, revealing two drawers and two compartments, and with a black leather-trimmed flap at the top (worn) revealing nine compartments and four small drawers. One of the drawers is fitted with a brass writing set. Small arched legs. Brown veined marble top (restored). Ornamented with chased and gilded bronzes such as leafy falls and key escutcheons topped by a ducal crown. In the taste of Pierre IV MIGEON. Louis XV period Height 145 cm Width 120 cm Depth 46 cm Provenance: Château de Sassy, Orne. Expert : Antoine LESCOP de MOY

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