Lot Essay
A closely related bureau plat was sold anonymously at Christie's Monaco, 5 December 1993, lot 180
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AN ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONISED BUREAU PLAT
The rectangular top with inset brown leather-lined writing-surface and moulded border above one long and four short drawers, the reverse with simulated drawers, on cabriole legs headed by espagnolette-masks and acanthus-wrapped sabots, the shaped apron of the sides mounted with reclining nymphs, re-mounted, extensive restorations
70¾in. (180cm.) wide; 30½in. (77cm.) high; 32½in. (83cm.) deep
The rectangular top with inset brown leather-lined writing-surface and moulded border above one long and four short drawers, the reverse with simulated drawers, on cabriole legs headed by espagnolette-masks and acanthus-wrapped sabots, the shaped apron of the sides mounted with reclining nymphs, re-mounted, extensive restorations
70¾in. (180cm.) wide; 30½in. (77cm.) high; 32½in. (83cm.) deep