A Decorative Napoleon III Boulle Writing Desk

so-called bureau plat, second half of the 19th century, ebonised hardwood frame with tortoiseshell marquetry, floral and partly figural decoration in chased brass and pewter sheet, free-standing, on gently curved legs, three frieze drawers and three faux drawers, frieze area with tortoiseshell panels featuring geometric marquetry decoration and framed by bronze strips, top with courtly scenes after the model of the so-called bureaux Mazarin, c. 80 x 123 x 74 cm, rich bronze decorative mounts, restored condition. (DOC)

Estimate:$13,502.72

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