Louis XVI "bonheur du jour" writing desk. France, late 18th century Veneered in bois de rose and inlaid. Lower part with drawer pull, two side drawers and a faux drawer in the center, the pull-out top of which conceals a mirror with leather frame stamped in gold. Riser with two doors inlaid with bouquets of flowers within oval fillets, inside open shelves. Gilt bronze ferrules, profiles, appliqués and slippers (defects to top) cm 60X46X101 The desk shows signs of wear and tear of time on both top and frame, as pictured https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3yn2cm12ofddxnvghcg2w/AOO2aYRIkLJdcujQkRe7HpE?rlkey=6ytbb4bnih8vfew4wd903htn6&st=oxbpugr2&dl=0

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