Louis Philippe Kingwood-veneered and Brass-inlaid Lady's Writing Desk

Description:

Louis Philippe Kingwood-veneered and Brass-inlaid Lady's Writing Desk, France, c. 1860, recessed superstructure with a marble top, pierced brass gallery, and a central mirrored door enclosing a shelved interior, lower section with a pull out inset leather writing surface and lower drawers, on four tapered and fluted legs, ht. 46, wd. 32 1/2, dp. 18 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Sugaring to mirror panel. Scattered nicks and abrasions throughout. Repair to lifting of brass inlay.


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