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Antique 19th Century French Gilded
Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
$3,795
£2,883.26
€3,313.47
CA$5,330.54
A$5,802.16
CHF 3,074.36
MX$69,779.77
NOK 39,089.68
SEK 35,821.36
DKK 24,751.46
About the Item
A fine late 19th century antique French painted
gilded mechanical Cylinder desk, by Paul Sormani, circa 1875.
This very elegant antique cylinder desk by one of the preeminent French cabinet makers of the late 19th century. The desk having a mechanical auction when the drawer is opened the cylinder top retracts to reveal a recessed pen storage area and two removable glass inkwells, both original to the desk. The fold out writing surface having polychrome painted decoration of bowed ribbons with colorful floral garlands below, with a green baize writing surface, the writing slope lifts up to reveal a storage area for documents.
To the front the desk is fitted with a single locking drawer (original key is present), the desk is raised on ribbed
turned legs with gilded decoration and terminate to the original brass casters. The desk has a very pleasing lacquered finish with flecks of gold, condition is very good throughout, this very attractive
elegant desk is ready to grace your space.
An almost identical desk is currently listed in 1stdibs for $7,950, 1stdibs reference f92481706297887783fs
- Attributed to:Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1875
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
- Reference Number:Seller: BB-100431stDibs: LU4876146229992
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