94 | A magnificent French Louis XV-style cylinder bureau, modelled on the Bureau du Roi by Jean-François Oeben and Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1900 Fine woods, marquetry décor, gilt bronzes. Monumental roll-top or cylinder desk in the style of Louis XV, modelled on the famous 0132 „Bureau du Roi“ that was constructed for Louis XV in 1760–1763 and is now in the Palace of Versailles. The curved desk is lavishly decorated on all sides, covered in marquetry made of various fine woods with floral and figurative representations as well as attributes of the arts and sciences. The top with a clock and an openwork gallery with vase finials. Embellished with gilt bronze appliqués, figurative candelabras as well as laurel and acanthus ornaments. Inset with oval bisque porcelain medallions at the centre, featuring neoclassical figures. The cylindrical lid opens to reveal an inner compartment with drawers and a gilt leather writing surface. Overall in good condition, with visible signs of age and marks on the surface due to use. Occasional small scratches and minor indentations on the wood surfaces; slight irregularities here and there in the gilding of the bronzes, the patina spotty in places. Most of the marquetry in good condition, the veneer joints have opened up slightly in a few areas. Dimensions 147 × 200 × 91 cm, seat height 62 cm, seat width 70 cm. Please note: Please note: This object is NOT at the offices of Hermann Historica Auctions in Grasbrunn (Munich) and cannot be viewed there. It is located in Berlin and will be shipped from there. 346065 II € 60.000
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