$400
French, mid to late 19th century. A Directoire style ladies mahogany cylindrical desk, having a pierced brass gallery surrounding a green marble top, over three short drawers, each with a brass pull and mounted brass edge, resting on a roll top door, inset with a central rectangular stained panel with mounted brass edging, opening to reveal a large storage compartment, three short drawers and a leather writing surface, with a molded edge, the apron fitted with a long drawer with mounted brass edging and a brass pull, with carved and brass mounted fluted sides, resting on four tapered and brass mounted fluted legs with arrow feet. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 45.625", width 30", depth 19".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-10-16
