To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
352 - A mahogany secretary desk with molded and flamed finish, featuring a drop-leaf top; two doors, each containing one drawer and two English-style drawers; and a counterweighted drop-leaf that reveals five drawers and two compartments, with all drawers made of solid mahogany, the top of Turquin blue marble (minor restoration) resting on straight legs, set into the lower sections of the side panels; the bronze decoration features a torch motif and a lock plate depicting butterflies.
The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
€1,500 - 2,000Sale fees
A mahogany secretary desk with molded and flamed finish, featuring a drop-leaf top; two doors, each containing one drawer and two English-style drawers; and a counterweighted drop-leaf that reveals five drawers and two compartments, with all drawers made of solid mahogany, the top of Turquin blue marble (minor restoration) resting on straight legs, set into the lower sections of the side panels; the bronze decoration features a torch motif and a lock plate depicting butterflies. Attributed to Bernard Molitor. Empire period. H. 132 cm - W. 66 cm - D. 41 cm PFD The brandon and butterfly motif on the lock plate is also found on a chest of drawers with doors attributed to Bernard Molitor by the author of his monograph (U. Leben, *Molitor, Cabinetmaker from Louis XVI to Louis XVIII*, Saint-Remy-en-l’Eau, 1992, p. 183).
Auction details
Furniture and Works of ArtAuction house
De Baecque et Associés +33 1 58 40 82 92 versailles@debaecque.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.