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An Austrian Empire Style Fruitwood Veneered, Painted and Parcel Gilt Bureau Plat
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$5,000
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
An Austrian Empire Style Fruitwood Veneered, Painted and Parcel Gilt Bureau Plat
19th Century
Height 31 x width 72 x depth 35 1/4 inches.
Condition
Gilt scrolling tracery to leather-inset top is later. Surface wear to the top in the form of tight age splits and associated minor areas of repair to the veneer, nicks, scratches and instances of discoloration and minor warping to the leather inset top commensurate with age and use. Minuscule pin hole to the leather-inset top. Scattered tight age splits and associated instances of repair to the sides. Proper-right front leg with repaired breaks. All legs with tight splits and some associated repairs, along with minor instances of surface loss exposing the underlying gesso. Additional images available upon request.