Lot Details
Lot 62
Louis XV Japanned and Gilt-Metal Mounted Bureau de Pente
Mid-18th century
The slant-front decorated with scrolling flowers and opening to a leather-lined panel and red-painted interior with drawers and a pigeonhole, with a frieze drawer, the back finished, raised on cabriole legs ending in pierced sabots. Height 35 inches (88.9 cm), width 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm), depth 16 inches (40.7 cm).
C Estate of Myles Sherman Lowell
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $1,187 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Redecorated, losses and restorations throughout, age cracks to flap and sides, mounts possibly later, old marks and scratches, flap formerly with retractable supports to the sides, now lacking and with patches.
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Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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