French writing desk, 19th c., decorated with Sevres style porcelain figural and floral plaques, a top pierced brass rail over a central mirrored display area flanked by two cabinets fitted with shelves, the base fitted with three drawers, the center drawer having a sliding leather top writing surface, the lower section with a mirrored back and open shelves, rising on turned feet, porcelain plaques marked on verso as pictured, slight loss and splitting to veneer, approx 58.25"h, 49"w, 22.25"d **Provenance: Our consignor through her mother by inheritance from the estate of Solomon Alexander Torf (London, California, 1902-1993), antique collector and owner of the House of Props, Beverly Hills, California** Start Price: $800.00

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