Rectangular cylinder desk. - Lot 140

Rectangular cylinder desk. The upper body features "à la reine" marquetry, surrounded by composite fillets with Greek decor. The front, decorated with military attributes, reveals four drawers, two pigeonholes and a sliding drawer sheathed in gilded leather. It stands on a base with a drawer in the waistband decorated with rosewood frieze. The sheathed legs are adorned with simulated fluting. Gilt bronze trim: lock escutcheons, small leafy handles, pull rings on macaroons, knobs and sabots. France. Late 18th century H_109 cm W_101 cm D_54 cm Restorations of use. Minor damage to veneers. Slight cracks. One cylinder handle missing. Expert : Cabinet Stéphane Pépe