Louis XV-Style Ebonized and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat, late 19th century, the turtle-form top with an inset leather and brass banding, above a conforming shaped frieze fitted with a single drawer, raised on cabriole legs headed by ormolu mounts and ending in sabots, the whole with inlaid brass stringing, h. 31", w. 50-1/2", d. 32".

Generally in very good condition, with all mounts intact. Gilt-bronze surfaces are bright. Inset leather top with minor surface wear. Shrinkage cracks and minor associated veneer losses where legs meet skirt. Minor wear and loss on lower edge of drawer, commensurate with age.