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18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire

$3,950
£3,007.92
€3,434.86
CA$5,550.24
A$6,089.67
CHF 3,207.74
MX$72,443.03
NOK 41,090.82
SEK 37,521.53
DKK 25,661.68

About the Item

18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire Rectangular cabinet with canted corners standing on four high cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots; a sliding door underneath a frieze drawer revealing a removable writing slide with green leather lining and compartments for ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden drawer which opens to the side. The cabinet is topped by a red marble slab which is surrounded by a small pierced brass gallery. An elegant and also practical piece of furniture with delicate proportions in its original, unrestored condition, which can be used not only as writing cabinet, but can also serve perfectly as a bar cabinet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.5 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Walnut,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1765
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The cabinet in original, unrestored condition and displays a beautifully aged patina; parquetry with hairline crack due to age on each side.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1027428842032

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