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An Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$4,500
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description

An Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat

19th Century


Height 30 1/4 x width 63 x depth 32 1/4 inches.


Property from a Private Collector, Merion Station, Pennsylvania


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
One leg is detached. The non-drawer side with a cloudy finish to surface likely due to exposure to damp conditions. Area of veneer detached from center of the same side. Having a light, matte finish throughout. Legs and metal ornaments with a matte finish with scattered verdigris to legs. The top with one large age split running through entirety of top with a few other smaller age splits to top. The drawers open and close completely but catch slightly when being pulled out. The side-mounted writing slides with leather tops. Leather writing surface with stains and cracking consistent with age and use. Additional images available upon request.