Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
French, late 19th century, shaped top with ratcheted leather lined writing surface, flanked by two lidded compartments, each set with oval marquetry reserves, the finely inlaid skirt with landscape and village scenes, central dovetailed drawer, shaped cabriole legs with bronze feet, 27-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 14-1/2 in. - Provenance: Lineberger Estate, Duke Mansion, Charlotte, North Carolina; by descent in family
Condition Report: very good condition overall, some very minor veneer chips, other typical cracks and surface distress, modern leather writing surface with some minor warping, minor distress at release for ratcheted lid
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French, late 19th century, shaped top with ratcheted leather lined writing surface, flanked by two lidded compartments, each set with oval marquetry reserves, the finely inlaid skirt with landscape and village scenes, central dovetailed drawer, shaped cabriole legs with bronze feet, 27-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 14-1/2 in. - Provenance: Lineberger Estate, Duke Mansion, Charlotte, North Carolina; by descent in family
Condition Report: very good condition overall, some very minor veneer chips, other typical cracks and surface distress, modern leather writing surface with some minor warping, minor distress at release for ratcheted lid
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