French Empire Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Desk, 19th c., the canted corner rectangular top with three drawers over a bombe fall front opening to an interior fitted with drawers and a cubby hole above an inset green baize writing surface, over a central frieze drawer flanked by two drawers, on ring turned tapered fluted legs to ball feet, H.- 43 in., W.- 44 1/2 in., D.- 23 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Moderate nicks and scratches observed throughout. Top is seen with some areas of heavier wear, and scattered spots of dark discoloration. Two shallow losses to veneer are noted to the back edge. Drawers and fall front open easily. Key is present and locks appear to be in working order. A ½ inch loss to wood is noted to the center of the piece, just below the fall front, with a deeper scratch issuing downwards into center frieze drawer. A similar sized loss to wood is noted above right drawer. Molding is now lacking at the left corner. Possible repaired veneer sections are noted to the top of the right side panel. Legs and feet with expected wear. A splendid example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.