DUTCH MARQUETRY INLAID ROLL-TOP SERPENTINE-FRONT BOMBE THREE-DRAWER BOOKCASE DESK.18th-19th century. In three parts. Domed, cove-molded cornice centers shell, leaf and floral carving over pair mirrored doors having frames inlaid with putto, masks, flowering vines and insects and vine-carved mirror panel frames; doors open to adjustable shelves and three narrow aligned drawers; lower-case fitted with two candle slides over roll-top enclosing with compartment fitted with serpentine front drawers, open compartments and letter slides; retracting writing surface true full-width drawers over shaped apron and French splayed feet; cast brass pulls, escutcheons and sabots; elaborate marquetry of animals, birds, and butterflies throughout. - 95 in. x 52 in. x 24 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000
