Lot n° 7
Estimation :
6000 - 8000
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 10 513EUR
~ LARGE DESK INKWELL OF RECTANGULAR FORM - Lot 7
~ LARGE DESK INKWELL OF RECTANGULAR FORM
RECTANGULAR FORM IN MARQUETRY BOULLE
IN COUNTERPART
Parisian work, Louis XIV period, around 1700/1720.
Gilt brass, brown tortoiseshell and chased and gilt bronze decorations.
H. 11 cm L. 47 cm W. 34,5 cm
It rests on four legs in acanthus base and heel of foot with square section, lined with a gilded bronze foliage frieze. The rectangular frame is based on a long brass plate with stylized foliage and three gilded bronzes, in the center a mask with a woman's head and on each side a lion's head. The tray is with bronze lingotière: the top presents a large box with a barrel bottom with a beautiful decoration of garlands, scrolls and in the center a wheel with spokes. On the side, a gilded brass case, between an inkwell with four penholders and a
and a powder case finely pierced with scrolls.
Remark:
~ This piece of furniture is an ornate specimen of tortoiseshell veneer.
It is in conformity with the EC regulation 338/97 Article 2 of December 9, 1996.
Before bidding, it is the responsibility of each foreign buyer to ensure compliance with the requirements of any applicable laws/regulations regarding importation into their country.
~ A LARGE LOUIS XIV RECTANGULAR BOULLE
MARQUETRY "EN CONTRE-PARTIE" INKSTAND
PARIS, CIRCA 1700/1720
Gilt-brass, brown tortoiseshell and ormolu mounts.
H. 4,3 in. L. 18,5 in. W. 13,6 in.
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