France, second half of the 18th century, overall dimensions: 81 x 168 x 82 cm
Representative desk is designed as both sided with one central drawer and four smaller drawers on the side. Oak body, partly veneered, richly inlaid with different wood and decorated by various fire gilded bronze decorations. The sides of the top plate are decorated with inlaid bone motif of two serpents wrapped around a tree, the central part is coated with an authentic skin. Four S-curved legs with finely chased bronze applications in the shape of lion paws. Very good original condition, original locks and hinges.
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