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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk

$15,900
£12,070.98
€13,915.87
CA$22,492.74
A$24,215.49
CHF 12,967.86
MX$291,787.98
NOK 163,618.50
SEK 149,737.36
DKK 103,984.95

About the Item

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany and ormolu writing desk, attributed to F. Linke. The lovely desk is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with fine foliate wraparound ormolu sabots and rich decorative ormolu top caps, in a fabulous satin and burnished finish. Above each leg are drape designed ormolu mounts. Along the straight frieze are recessed exquisitely chased and detailed ormolu swaging floral garlands, with charming tied ribbons framed within a delicate ormolu border. Above is the fitted gilt tooled black leather writing surface. With all original gilt throughout.
  • Attributed to:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 81221stDibs: LU949924716272

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