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Lot 167
A LOUIS XIV EBONY, ELM, AMARANTH, BOXWOOD, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY-INLAID PARCEL-GILT MARQUETRY BUREAU A CAISSONS
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ADAPTED
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GBP 12,000–18,000
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A LOUIS XIV EBONY, ELM, AMARANTH, BOXWOOD, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY-INLAID PARCEL-GILT MARQUETRY BUREAU A CAISSONS
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ADAPTED
Decorated with foliate sprays, with a rectangular leather-lined top with a hinged compartment enclosing a writing-surface and two drawers, the front fitted with seven drawers, the sides decorated with vases of flowers, on eight carved giltwood legs joined by two X-shaped stretchers
31 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.) high; 57 in. (144.5 cm.) wide; 27 3⁄4 in. (70.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ADAPTED
Decorated with foliate sprays, with a rectangular leather-lined top with a hinged compartment enclosing a writing-surface and two drawers, the front fitted with seven drawers, the sides decorated with vases of flowers, on eight carved giltwood legs joined by two X-shaped stretchers
31 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.) high; 57 in. (144.5 cm.) wide; 27 3⁄4 in. (70.5 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XIV EBONY, ELM, AMARANTH, BOXWOOD, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY-INLAID PARCEL-GILT MARQUETRY BUREAU A CAISSONS
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ADAPTED
Decorated with foliate sprays, with a rectangular leather-lined top with a hinged compartment enclosing a writing-surface and two drawers, the front fitted with seven drawers, the sides decorated with vases of flowers, on eight carved giltwood legs joined by two X-shaped stretchers
31 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.) high; 57 in. (144.5 cm.) wide; 27 3⁄4 in. (70.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ADAPTED
Decorated with foliate sprays, with a rectangular leather-lined top with a hinged compartment enclosing a writing-surface and two drawers, the front fitted with seven drawers, the sides decorated with vases of flowers, on eight carved giltwood legs joined by two X-shaped stretchers
31 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.) high; 57 in. (144.5 cm.) wide; 27 3⁄4 in. (70.5 cm.) deep
Acquired from Etienne Levy, Paris, 1995.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.
We request that this lot be collected by the buyer as soon as possible following the sale due to changing ivory regulations.