Description A DIRECTOIRE STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED CHERRY BUREAU PLAT, BY FELIX MONGE, PARIS, 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular top centering an inset gilt tooled black leather writing surface within a conforming border and bronze encadrement, above a central paneled long drawer with bow ribbon tied laurel leaf swags and shield cast escutcheon, flanked by matching paired short drawers within side engine turned reeded panels and pocket slide pull panels, over circular polished bronze capitals on tapering fluted legs ending in conforming sabots, interior of top right drawer with printed and inscribed Monge paper label, includes one key. Height: 30 1/2" Width: 63" Depth: 31 1/2" Provenance: From the Estate of William Woodford, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report Good condition with expected normal wear throughout, leather top is gently worn and gilt tooling rubbed, light surface marks and scratches, dings, dulled areas on bronze mounts, some fading, small repairs and surface buildup in crevices. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.