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Antique mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and pietra dura desk

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and pietra dura desk
French, c. 1860s
Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm

This Napoleon III period desk features a wonderfully eclectic design, blending together elements of the Rococo and Renaissance to create the beautiful Second Empire style. The desk's four ebonised wood legs are of cabriole design, featuring foliate ormolu feet and striking ormolu espagnolettes in the shape of female busts. The apron of the desk is profusely decorated in further foliate ormolu mounts, with drawers to the front. Within ormolu borders, the apron is also inset with multicoloured pietra dura inlays, which depict flowers and foliate details. The top of the desk is a flat rectangular plateau crafted from red leather with an ormolu rim.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ebonised wood, hardstone, leather, ormolu (gilt-bronze), pietra dura.
Creation Date:	1860's
Styles / Movements:	Napoleon
Dealer Reference #:	N-0091
Incollect Reference #:	452273

Dimensions

W.	52.76 in;	H.	30.31 in;	D.	30.71 in;
W.	134 cm;	H.	77 cm;	D.	78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.