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A Louis XV/XVI mechanical bureau a cylindre

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A Louis XV/XVI mechanical bureau a cylindre
A Louis XV/XVI mechanical bureau a cylindre
Item Details
Description
A Louis XV/XVI Transitional tulipwood and marquetry mechanical bureau a cylindre
circa 1775

The pull out gilt tooled brown leather lined writing surface opening the roll top to reveal a configuration of drawers and pigeon holes above a central frieze drawer and kneehole flanked by a faux double paneled drawer enclosing and integral strong box and a pair of drawers.
height 49in (124.5cm); width 53in (134.5cm); depth 31 1/2in (80cm)
Condition
Structurally sound. In overall restored condition. Areas partially or entirely reveneered. Much of the marquetry appears to be later in dated. With a warm honey color to the highly figured timber. General marks, scratches, rubbing, cracking and wear commensurate with age. Shrinkage cracking to sides. Areas of lifting, loss, patched repair and overpainted restoration to veneers. Interior possibly reconfigured. Leather writing surface replaced. Some bronze mounts probably later in date. Varying quality to casting. Pull out writing slide mechanism somewhat sticky. Four keys.
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A Louis XV/XVI mechanical bureau a cylindre

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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Starting Price $2,000
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