Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

British, Asian, and Continental Auction

Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 394

Louis XV Style Burlwood Ladies Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
probably French, early 20th century, highly figured burlwood veneers with lightwood banding, bookcase top with two glazed doors, brass gallery, and bronze mounts, lower section with two serpentine drawers, cabriole legs with bronze mounts, dovetailed drawers with mahogany linings, 48-1/2 x 30 x 19 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee

Condition

scattered veneer chips and repairs with some losses and scattered paint retouch, minor cracks and distress to top board, distress and some veneer loses at bottom of feet
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