#12 • 19th Cent. French Drop Front Desk

Part of Timeless Elegance: A Journey Through Centuries of Fine Furniture & Art (live auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Category: Furniture

19th century French 19th century Louis XV style bombe marble top, drop front desk featuring marquetry swag and foliate design over ormolu mounted framed hand-painted scene of man and woman. The sides continue to marquetry inlay accenting with foliate medallion surrounded by swag chain. Below the drop front there is a single width faux middle drawer with applied ormolu mounts. The bottom shelf with scalloped front carries the marquetry theme with a busy shell, swag, and foliate appearance. The shelf is bordered by brass shaped gallery with reticulated design in the back. There are corner ormolu mounting top to bottom with beaded figural examples in the middle. The drop front writing surface and interior is felt lined and all four legs are cabriole style. The interior shows a birds eye maple finish. Lower drawer is locked, has no key, and currently will not open. Size: 24.5"w x 14"d x 4'1"h