19TH/20TH CENTURY MARQUETRY CYLINDER TOP DIMINUTIVE WRITING DESK IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE WITH A BOULLE STYLE CHAIR,Unmarked. Chair is 21st Century. Desk having a rectangular marquetry top over three marquetry short drawers over a cylinder inlaid with a centered floral motif which opens to three interior drawers centered by two compartments and a retracting gold embossed brown leather writing surface. Marquetry to sides of case as well as front and top. Raised on tapering inlaid legs. Key is present for the desk. Measuring 38 5/8" high x 31 1/2" wide x 18 5/8" deep. Along with a 20th Century/Contemporary boulle style chair having brass mount to crest, shaped seat upholstered in burgundy over a boulle inlaid apron, with tapering legs having brass mounts. Chair measures 35 5/8" high x 16 3/8" wide x 22" deep. Estimate $550-650
Several areas of loss to veneer to front of drawers to desk. Minor splits to marquetry to top and sides. Leather is in good condition. Key is present. Chair having several areas of loss to inlay. Structurally sound.
