92 - Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat Louis XV style bureau plat featuring a serpentine-shaped frame and cabriole legs. The desk is constructed with parquetry veneers, likely kingwood or tulipwood, arranged in a herringbone pattern across the frieze and side panels. The shaped rectangular top is inset with a three-panel black leather writing surface featuring foliate and Greek key blind tooling, bordered by a heavy molded gilt bronze rim. The desk is finished on all sides and features extensive ormolu mounts, including foliate-cast drawer pulls, corner espagnolettes depicting female busts, scrolled foliate moldings framing the drawers, and matching foliate sabots on the feet. The frieze contains three drawers with dark-finished interiors. Includes two keys. 32" H x 69" W x 37 1/2" D. CONDITION: The leather writing surface shows at least two visible nicks and gouges to the center panel. There is visible cracking and lifting to the parquetry veneer, particularly concentrated at the corners of the desktop near the gilt bronze rim. The ormolu mounts exhibit age-related patina and light oxidation in the recessed areas. A slight structural gap is visible where one cabriole leg joins the frame. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.