Directoire tiered writing desk
Tiered writing desk in mahogany with lemonwood stringing, Directoire period circa 1795-1800, first-rate Parisian work.
Description
Tiered writing desk in flame mahogany, lemonwood stringing and gilt bronze. Tier with three drawers flanked by columns with gilded capitals. Writing surface in its original green morocco leather.
Fluted top-shaped feet, bronzes cast as lion heads and rings. Fine Parisian work, circa 1795-1800.
Dimensions: H. 105 cm — W. 118 cm — D. 62 cm