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263 - FRANCE, second half of the 18th century
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€750 - 900Sale fees
FRANCE, second half of the 18th century A scribe’s desk with an ornate shape on three sides, crafted from solid mahogany that is both molded and veneered. It opens via a drop-down panel revealing five drawers, with four fluted pilasters concealing letter compartments, a basket-handle door, and a secret compartment with a sliding panel. The two front legs are decorated with ribbon motifs forming a central pattern, ending in a scroll and a carved foot. Later bronze fittings. Work from a port city. 116 x 128 x 66 cm. Cracks, scratches, some damage and missing pieces, previous restorations and a few modifications; repairs to the back panels; some areas discolored by sunlight.
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