800
80x41 H71cm.
Antique French Napoleon III desk in fine exotic woods with coeval chiselled leather top.
The main façade is characterized by three small drawers highlighted by three finely chiseled gilded bronze rocaille motif handles.
The top still has the original leather edged with 24K gold engraving.
The four cabriolet feet end with gilded bronze socks.
Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional shellac and handmade alcohol method.
Provenance: 19th century France.
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