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a small table with a glass top on a grey backgroundan ornately decorated console table with a glass topan image of a table with a marble topan ornately decorated table with a glass topan ornately decorated table with a marble top
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363 - A fine writing desk in red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
A fine writing desk in red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, known as a ‘Boulle’ style; the oval top features a richly ornamented border of foliage and acanthus leaves, a curving, openwork band with three drawers, the curved side panels with bronze espagnolette locks joined by a flared X-shaped crossbar surmounted by a cassolette, and dragon-shaped handles Cabinetmaker’s label “CORNU-CASSAIGNOLLE, 3 rue des Vosges, formerly rue du Pas de la Mulle, Paris” beneath the central drawer Napoleon III period H. 79 cm – W. 158 cm – D. 95 cm Marquetry lifting, losses and wear; glass top added at a later date Provenance: Estate of Mr X, Rome, Italy
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About the sale CONTENTS OF A ROMAN FLAT & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS – FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART – ART NOUVEAU – ART DÉCO
Auction location
Auction time 09/26/2026 at 2:30 PM
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