Louis XVI tulipwood marquetry writing table

Louis XVI tulipwood marquetry writing table, 18th/19th c., France, colored and mixed wood inlay, gilt bronze mounts, the sliding shaped rectangular top decorated with marquetry roundel of an urn of flowers, raised gallery lip, over drawer fitted with compartments and leather writing surface, raised on square tapering legs, 29"h x 33"w x 18"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, 13 October 1984 [lot 83]
Condition Report: Good/Fair, scattered nicks, scratches and hairlines in veneer, tenons on tabletop back expended and extending out, scattered old repairs and replaced parts including leather writing surface **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.