Louis AUBRY 1741-1814 Received as Master Cabinetmaker in 1774 Straight desk in veneered wood, rosewood, amaranth and light wood fillets. The front opens to reveal a flap and four drawers, three in the lower section and one in the upper section. The open flap reveals seven drawers topped with paperweights. Red Breche marble top with doucine. 18th century. Stamped "L. AUBRY" and Jurande hallmark. Height with marble: 142.5 cm. Width: 93 cm. Depth: 36 cm. A dent in the upper crosspiece. Missing marquetry. Minor restorations.

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