Small cylinder desk in solid molded or veneered mahogany, plain or speckled, and oak, with quarter rounds and brass fittings, opening with nine tiered drawers, either in the waistband, or uncovered by the cylinder, with the mobile shelf darkened in green-black grained leather, gilded with small irons, and resting on four tapered legs.
Discreet ormolu trim, including key escutcheons, leafy hooks, draw knobs on radiating plates and sabots.
Sainte Anne gray marble top bordered by a gallery of pearl and draped friezes with gilded brass tassels.
Late 18th century.
H. 110 cm - Length 107.5 cm - 51.5 cm.
Worn gilding; some cracks, knocks, small chips and chips; some old restorations, including marble; damaged gallery, with chips; worn leather.
Modification of the lock on the small stepped central drawer, initially blocking the cylinder.
Live Wednesday 10 April 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 243-1

Small cylinder desk in solid molded or veneered mahogany, plain or speckled, and oak, with quarter rounds and brass fittings, opening with nine tiered drawers, either in the waistband, or uncovered by the cylinder, with the mobile shelf darkened in green-black grained leather, gilded with small irons, and resting on four tapered legs. Discreet ormolu trim, including key escutcheons, leafy hooks, draw knobs on radiating plates and sabots. Sainte Anne gray marble top bordered by a gallery of pearl and draped friezes with gilded brass tassels. Late 18th century. H. 110 cm - Length 107.5 cm - 51.5 cm. Worn gilding; some cracks, knocks, small chips and chips; some old restorations, including marble; damaged gallery, with chips; worn leather. Modification of the lock on the small stepped central drawer, initially blocking the cylinder.

Estimate
€600 - €700
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
26%
Small cylinder desk in solid molded or veneered mahogany, plain or speckled, and oak, with quarter rounds and brass fittings, opening with nine tiered drawers, either in the waistband, or uncovered by the cylinder, with the mobile shelf darkened in green-black grained leather, gilded with small irons, and resting on four tapered legs. Discreet ormolu trim, including key escutcheons, leafy hooks, draw knobs on radiating plates and sabots. Sainte Anne gray marble top bordered by a gallery of pearl and draped friezes with gilded brass tassels. Late 18th century. H. 110 cm - Length 107.5 cm - 51.5 cm. Worn gilding; some cracks, knocks, small chips and chips; some old restorations, including marble; damaged gallery, with chips; worn leather. Modification of the lock on the small stepped central drawer, initially blocking the cylinder.
Sale Wednesday 10 April 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 10 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris