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French Empire Style Bronze-Mounted Leather-Top Writing Desk
Estimate:
$800 - $2,000
Sold
$160
Live Auction
Palo Alto Luxury Estate Sale
Category
Description
A refined French Empire-style writing desk featuring a rich tooled leather top with gold-embossed detailing, framed by a wooden border. The desk is supported by four tapered legs adorned with striking gilt bronze figural mounts in the form of winged caryatids, evocative of classical Greco-Roman aesthetics. Additional bronze embellishments, including neoclassical motifs and clawed feet, further enhance its elegant profile. The desk offers two drawers with decorative gilt details, combining form and function in a sophisticated design.
Inspired by the grandeur of early 19th-century French Empire furnishings, this piece captures the opulence and symmetry characteristic of the period, making it a distinguished addition to any collection or study.
Dimensions: 43.50"L x 26"W x 30"H
Dimensions: 43.50"L x 26"W x 30"H
Condition
Age related wear.