EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY MARQUETRY DESK IN THE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE,Unmarked. Shaped, brass bordered top with marquetry veneers, having a botanical motif, over one long drawer with lock, flanked by two short drawers, all having gilt metal mounts. Also finished to back with marquetry and mounts. Raised on cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts. Accompanied by auction catalog from Parke-Bernet, March 16, 1968, Lot # 70, as well as original invoice. - 31 1/8" high x 36 3/8" wide x 22 7/8" deep. Estimate $500-600
Water/sun damage, lifting of veneer to top impacting the edges. One pull is missing to a short drawer and some brass mounts are missing in several areas, primarily on the right side of the desk. In particular the right front leg. Desk is structurally sound. There is no key present for this desk and the center drawer is presently locked.
