French Ladies Writing Desk or 'Bureau De Dame'

19th century

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

Stunning French Ladies writing desk or 'Bureau de dame' of neat proportions raised on four slender cabriole legs. A shaped fall, beautifully decorated with floral marquetry opens to reveal a red baize writing surface , fitted interior with drawers and a slide back compartment. The gorgeous rosewood veneers with it's delicate satinwood string inlay is a stunning colour with beautiful graining. The brass three quarter fretted brass gallery and the ormolu mounts and sabots are very stylish. With all antiques there are some age related marks but that only adds the over all charm of this little desk that will enhance any home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA870819

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI1177

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

Delivery :

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description

Stunning French Ladies writing desk or 'Bureau de dame' of neat proportions raised on four slender cabriole legs.

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A shaped fall, beautifully decorated with floral marquetry opens to reveal a red baize writing surface , fitted interior with drawers and a slide back compartment.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The gorgeous rosewood veneers with it's delicate satinwood string inlay is a stunning colour with beautiful graining. The brass three quarter fretted brass gallery and the ormolu mounts and sabots are very stylish. With all antiques there are some age related marks but that only adds the over all charm of this little desk that will enhance any home.