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live November 17 | 02:00 PM
Karl Benz Commissaire-Priseur

240 - Travel writing desk made of ebonized wood veneer.

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€50 - 80

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25%

Travel writing desk made of ebonized wood veneer. Rectangular in shape, it opens with two flaps to reveal a compartmentalized interior, two inkwells, and a pen holder, as well as a small hidden compartment beneath the writing desk lined with burgundy velvet. The front features rich brass marquetry inlaid with mother-of-pearl, stingray skin, and tortoiseshell, depicting motifs of foliage, acanthus leaves, masks, and leafy friezes, all framed by a row of beads. Napoleon III period. Height: 18.5 cm. Width: 32.5 cm. Depth: 28.5 cm. (Minor chips and wear).

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Auction details

PROPERTY COLLECTION - Day 1 - Furniture - Works of Art - Paintings - Rugs - From a manor house in Guingamp & various other items
Tuesday, November 17
02:00 PM
1, rue du Bignon
22190 Plerin, France

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Karl Benz Commissaire-Priseur +33 2 96 75 03 36 benz@karl-benz.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 13,000 lots published

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