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368 - A FINE AND LARGE 'TROIS CORPS' DESK Russian, circa 1795 Mahogany veneer, with gilt-bronze mountings. The body, supported by six legs, consists of a chest of drawers with two long and two smaller side drawers, a cylinder-top desk with a pull-out, leather-lined writing surface, and a bookcase with two doors and interior shelves. Includes 4 keys. Some appliqués and furniture elements are loose, some with minor scratches; one foot is detached. 211 cm high, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep. 4 keys. Some appliqués and furniture elements are loose, some have minor scratches; one foot is detached. 211 cm high, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep. 4 keys.
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A FINE AND LARGE 'TROIS CORPS' DESK Russian, circa 1795 Mahogany veneer, with gilt-bronze mountings. The body, supported by six legs, consists of a chest of drawers with two long and two smaller side drawers, a cylinder-top desk with a pull-out, leather-lined writing surface, and a bookcase with two doors and interior shelves. Includes 4 keys. Some appliqués and furniture elements are loose, some with minor scratches; one foot is detached. 211 cm high, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep. 4 keys. Some appliqués and furniture elements are loose, some have minor scratches; one foot is detached. 211 cm high, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep. 4 keys. FINE AND LARGE “TROIS CORPS” WRITING SECRETARY Russia, c. 1795 Mahogany, veneered, gilded brass appliqués. H. 211, W. 115, D. 62 cm. The body, resting on six legs, consists of a chest of drawers with two long and two smaller side drawers, a cylindrical writing desk with a pull-out, leather-covered writing surface, and a closed bookcase with two doors and interior shelves. Comes with 4 keys. Some fittings and veneer are partially loose, with minor scratches in places; one leg is loose. Provenance: Sotheby’s Amsterdam, auction of April 7, 2009, Lot 286.
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161-I: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. PART 1Auction house
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