Desk, Stepped crossbow desk - Napoleon III - Brass, Bronze, Kingwood, Porcelain, Rosewood, Marquetry - Second half 19th century

A Napoleon III period crossbow stepped desk with a concealed writing function, in marquetry of noble woods, circa 1860. A piece of furniture richly inlaid with walnut, rosewood and violet wood and opening on the front with 7 drawers and 1 door decorated with a medallion of Sevres porcelain representing cherubs in polychrome. Upper part with bronze cornice and gilt and chiselled brass. This masterpiece of Parisian cabinetry desk can be exhibited in the middle of rooms because it is carefully worked on its 4 faces It is fitted with a writing tablet drawer covered with leather in the lower part. It is topped with a small bronze representing a woman reading and rests on 4 arched legs with hooves. Dimensions: H 122 × W 100 × D 60 cm