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Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk

$22,500
£16,929.78
€19,559.07
CA$31,589.50
A$34,127.02
CHF 18,155.91
MX$410,640.91
NOK 229,892.15
SEK 210,242.63
DKK 146,115.97

About the Item

Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and small decorations on each corner, made of a light colored wood. The frieze containing five drawers, the middle one opening from the front only, the flanking side drawers accessible from both sides, Giltwood mounts / escutcheons. The four corners adorned with ebonized and gilt wood caryatid figures, the legs ending in stylized ebonized feet above gilt wood blocks decorated with a palm-leaf design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pearwood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The middle drawer is missing the lock No keys.
  • Seller Location:
    Troy, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: K_4751stDibs: LU85279760641

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