A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH BUREAU PLAT

STAMPED C.TOPINO JME, CIRCA 1770

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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH BUREAU PLAT
Stamped C.TOPINO JME, Circa 1770
The rectangular leather-inset top with crossbanded edge above three short frieze drawers reversing to sham drawers, the drawer fronts and sides within a leaf border, the drawers set with cartouche-shaped lock plates, the corners mounted with drapery, on square tapering legs with brass caps, the leather replaced
29in. (73.5cm.) high, 51in. (129.5cm.) wide, 25in. (65cm.) deep

Lot Essay

Charles Topino, matre in 1773.

A closely related bureau plat was exhibited in the 'Art Treasures Exhibition', Parke Bernet, New York, 24 May - 7 June 1967, no.127 (illustrated).

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