Bidspirit auction | French Louis XV Revival Writing

French Louis XV Revival Writing Desk - Origin: French Date: Probably late 19th century Period/Style: Louis XV Revival Materials: Burlwood veneers, contrasting crossbanding, inset leather and gilt-metal mounts Form: Three-drawer bureau plat on cabriole legs Description: French bureau plat with a shaped top enclosing an inset leather writing surface, bordered by contrasting veneers and gilt-metal edging. Three frieze drawers follow the curved apron, the broad central drawer fitted with paired foliate handles. Burl veneers cover the drawer fronts and case, with fine crossbanding defining their edges. Gilt figural corner mounts extend into scrolling leaf ornament along the cabriole legs, terminating in metal sabots. Dovetail joints are visible at the front corner of the open drawer. Dimensions: 33 in. H, 65 in. W, 31 in. D. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Wear, scratches and discoloration to the leather writing surface. Scattered finish wear, small losses to veneer edges and wear to gilt-metal mounts. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 33 x 65 x 31 in