Louis XIV-style Mahogany-and Satinwood-veneered Desk with Porcelain and Ormolu Mounts

Description:

Louis XIV-style Mahogany-and Satinwood-veneered Desk with Porcelain and Ormolu Mounts, late 19th/early 20th century, stepped top with ormolu gallery, at center an oval portrait of a gentleman, above a central shelf with mirrored back and drawer flanked by two doors each with a female portrait, writing surface, and long drawer with floral plaque opening to an adjustable writing surface, additional floral plaques on the sides, set on squared legs with scroll feet, ht. 48, writing surface ht. 28, wd. 42 1/2, dp. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Minor age expected wear.


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