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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Antique French King Wood & Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th C
This is a rare Antique French king wood, marquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour, or Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1850 in date It features cut brass and purple heart inlaid decoration, making it a perfect example of quality and design. The desk features a pair of glazed doors, which open to a central shelf and an interior that has been relined in a sumptuous burgundy damask. This is above a bombe’ shaped fall front which opens to reveal an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface with three spacious drawers. There are two sections that slide back and provide access to a hidden well. The desk is mounted on elegant, swept cabriole legs, and it is complete with its original locks and keys. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 138 cm x Width 88 cm x Depth 55 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 4 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches Our reference: 07451X Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.
Estimate:$2,974.12
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