Pierre BOICHOD (second half of the 18th century) Elegant little desk in mahogany and veneered wood, opening with a sliding flap forming a writing desk, upholstered in green leather and decorated with foliate scrolls, revealing two niches and four small drawers, topped by a drawer in the waistband. It stands on four gilded bronze legs. The upper part is encircled by an openwork brass gallery. Louis XVI period Stamped by the master in 1769 and JME Height: 99 cm; Width: 76.5 cm; Depth: 34.5 cm (restorations)

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