An 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Serpentine Shaped Bureau de Pente
c.1740, France
A stunning 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Serpentine Shaped Bureau de Pente.
With a shaped top above a shaped fall-front slope, opening to a tooled leather writing surface. Internal shelves with six shaped small drawers and concealed coffre fort. Decorated in Kingwood marquetry, within a bombé shaped case, on cabriolet legs.
With gilt bronze pierced, rocaille foliate-cast sabots and key escutcheon plates.
A elegent and functional addition to your workspace or office.
MEASUREMENTS
H 100cm x W 97cm x D 51cm
Condition
Sold As Is. In Good Condition. Wear consistent with age and use
Historical Notes
Appearing circa 1730, the bureau de pente, also called a “bureau à dessus brisé” or “bureau dos d’âne” was amongst the desks intended for ladies.
