Lot Essay
A nearly identical bureau, attributed to Henry Dasson, sold Christie's, London, 24 February 2005, lot 20 (£16,800).
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CIRCA 1880
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND JAPANESE LACQUER BUREAU
CIRCA 1880
The brèche violette marble top above two sets of drawers and central recess, over a shaped writing surface and conforming frieze with five further draers, three lockplates stamped HILBRUNN PARIS, the reverse with further lacquer panels, on eight legs joined by two undertiers
40 in. (101.6 cm.) high, 50 in. (127 cm.) wide, 24 in. (61 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1880
The brèche violette marble top above two sets of drawers and central recess, over a shaped writing surface and conforming frieze with five further draers, three lockplates stamped HILBRUNN PARIS, the reverse with further lacquer panels, on eight legs joined by two undertiers
40 in. (101.6 cm.) high, 50 in. (127 cm.) wide, 24 in. (61 cm.) deep
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