Lot 333
  • 333

A rosewood and tulipwood parquetry bureau à cylindre Napoleon III, circa 1880

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • 125cm. high, 129cm. wide, 75cm. deep.
the marble top with pierced gallery above a cylinder opening to reveal a fitted interior, above five drawers, on cabriole legs terminating in sabots 

Condition

The overall contiion is reasonable. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to use and age. The marble top with small damages, overall with small veneer damages and a few small veneer cracks. The exterior and interior faded due to sunlicht.. Would benifit from restoration
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