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French Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood writing desk

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This beautiful desk, beautifully finished in kingwood, leather and gilt bronze, is a fantastic piece of 19th Century French design in the Louis XV style. Elegant, beautifully crafted and yet with a cool simplicity, this will make an excellent piece for an antique-inspired study or drawing room.
The bureau plat is set on four cabriole legs, each mounted with gilt bronze ornamentation showing hoof feet at the bottom, and Classical style masks at the top. There are further gilt bronze mounts around the desk's skirting, including grotesque masks at either side as well as shells and acanthus leaf motifs. On the front side there are three drawers, each of which is separately lockable. The table is topped with rich leather and mounted around its rim with a chic plain gilt bronze frame.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Leather, Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Louis XV
Dealer Reference #:	5774
Incollect Reference #:	375776

Dimensions

W.	57.09 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	33.46 in;
W.	145 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	85 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.