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A French gilt-bronze mounted rosewood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry bureau de dame, circa 1860

Auction Closed

September 8, 06:42 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A French gilt-bronze mounted rosewood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry bureau de dame, circa 1860


in Louis XV style, the leather inset fall front enclosing an arrangement of three short drawers and two wells with sliding covers, on cabriole legs headed by female terms

94 by 84 by 54cm., 37 by 33 by 21¼in.

This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby’s recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby’s will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Sotheby's London, 1 March 1991, lot 117.