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French Maitrise Model Writing Desk in the Chinoiserie Manner

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$59.00
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5 . Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Brilliant Cobalt Blue Eyes
6 . Three Antique Parasols with Rare Handles
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8 . French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier Wearing Exquisite Original Costume
9 . German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Bodice
10 . American Mechanical Walking Doll, Autoperipatetikos, with Rare German Bisque Head
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12 . Very Fine French Sewing Necessaire in the Shape of a Spinet Piano
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15 . 19th Century Woven Basket as Etrennes Gift, Filled with Miniature Dolls and Toys

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French Maitrise Model Writing Desk in the Chinoiserie Manner

Lot Number: 
158
14" (36 cm.) l. 8" h. The wooden writing table/desk has elaborately carved brackets with gilt finish, and black lacquer finish on table tops and legs with gilt designs; there are two hidden drawers and a pull-back top to reveal hand-stamped leather writing surfaces and another hidden compartment. Excellent condition. French, mid-1900s, in the 19th century Chinoiserie manner.
Realized Price: 
$1,100
Presale Estimate: 
1200/1500