Second half 19th century, burl, satinwood and ebonized veneer on mahogany and pine secondary woods, with Sevres-style porcelain insets, the superstructure enclosing a central mirrored recess flanked by two side cupboards fitted with shelves, above three frieze drawers and open shelf platform base with mirrored back, 59'' H x 47.5'' W x 22.5'' D, est:$1500/2000
*Price Realized: $2,280.00


Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Mirage, CA. Condition: Structurally sound. Typical nicks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. Scattered losses, lifting and shrinkage separation to veneer and losses to inlay. Scratches and some gauges to writing surface. A large shrinkage crack running across top of base, mainly concealed by superstructure but visible at each end. Shrinkage cracks to base where legs attach. Cupboard doors bowed. Beaded gilt-metal decoration on right-hand cupboard door loose at top. Rubbing to porcelain plaques. Lifting to mounts. Lock to one cupboard missing. With two keys which do not fit locks. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL.

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