Lot 381: Directoire flame mahogany bureau plat with rectangular wood top and gilt tooled leather writing surface above a frieze drawer betwee…
Description:
Directoire flame mahogany bureau plat with rectangular wood top and gilt tooled leather writing surface above a frieze drawer between two short drawers and an additional deep drawer paneled to simulate the whole and enclosing a safe. The desk itself is raised on square tapering legs with brass cap feet and fitted at one side with a writing slide, 19th century. Provenance: From prominent Woodbridge, Connecticut family collection. ht. 30in. top: 26 x 52
Starting Bid: $500
Estimate: $1000- $2000
Auction Date: January 1, 2013
Realized Price: $1955.00
