pair of george ii walnut bureaus
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519 - Walnut burl bureau desk with lemonwood marquetry, Spain, Cat…
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Estimate €1,200 - €2,500
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Walnut burl bureau desk with lemonwood marquetry, Spain, Catalonia, 18th century Walnut burl wood with lemonwood inlay decoration. Dimensions when closed: 119.5 x 120 x 60 cm. Dimensions when open: 119.5 x 120 x 97 cm. Features gilt bronze escutcheons and handles. This piece is a remarkable example of 18th-century Catalan furniture, crafted from walnut burl wood and embellished with elegant lemonwood inlay decoration that adds chromatic contrast and ornamental refinement. The piece is a desk or bureau with a hinged lid, designed to combine functionality and decorative prestige. The front features three large drawers spanning the full width, complemented by two smaller drawers at mid-height, whilst the hinged lid provides access to the writing surface and interior compartments for storing documents and personal items. The rich grain of the walnut burl, carefully selected and arranged to create high-quality decorative effects, reflects the high standard achieved by Catalan cabinetmaking workshops during the 18th century. The use of gilt bronze escutcheons and handles enhances the overall elegance and demonstrates the attention paid to ornamental details. This type of furniture, intended for wealthy residences, met the new administrative and representational needs of enlightened society, becoming essential pieces of domestic furniture of the period. Owing to its proportions, the quality of its craftsmanship and its state of preservation, this desk is an excellent example of 18th-century Catalan furniture, combining historical value, functionality and a striking decorative presence.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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