FRANCE, second half of the 18th century Lady's writing desk in butterfly-winged or frieze rosewood veneer, framed in filets and black-veined brown wood, opening with a drawer, a flap revealing four windows and six small drawers, and two leaves, framed by two chamfered uprights, and resting on four small feet. Stamped by J. F. LAPIE under the top. Grey and white veined brown marble top. Louis XVI period. Gilded bronze trim, such as key entries and falls. 137.4 x 79.3 x 41.3 cm. Flap lock previously replaced. Cracks, lifts, accidents and chips to the marble.