A writing desk in veneered wood with richly decorated marque - Lot 545

A writing desk in veneered wood with richly decorated marquetry in Greek-cornered frames on the front and sides, depicting bouquets of fruit and flowers tied with ribbons, along with musical motifs framed by drapery. It opens at the top with a drawer; a drop-down panel in the center reveals a compartment with four drawers and four compartments; and at the bottom, two doors open to reveal four drawers. The drop-down panel serves as a writing desk, covered in green leather with a gilded decoration featuring a small iron frieze of posts. The chamfered side panels feature simulated fluting. Gilded bronze ornamentation, including drapery folds, lamp bases, and lock plates. The top is made of veined white marble with a cavetto molding. Louis XVI period. Height: 134 cm. Width: 81 cm. Depth: 37 cm. Normal signs of wear; the rear right corner of the marble is chipped.