Charles CRESSENT (1685-1763), after FLAT DESK In veneered wood, the top covered with a Moroccan moulding encircled by a Corbin beak moulding, the rounded corners decorated with foliage. The curved belt opens on the front with three drawers, three simulated drawers on the back, and foliate scroll handles. The central drawer is flanked by satyr masks. On cambered legs adorned on the uprights with curly espagnolettes, so characteristic of Charles Cressent. On curved legs ending in lion paws topped with acanthus leaves. Napoleon III period. H: 81 cm - W: 212 cm - D: 100 cm. Accents, restorations.

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