Mazarin Alcove Desk "à Dessus Brisé", Louis XIV Period
Mazarin desk adorned with violetwood marquetry. Itopens to reveal four drawers framing a drop-down panel designed tohold the box containing precious objects.
Thetop, with its stepped design, features geometric motifs ofcircles and semicircles forming rosettes. It reveals threesmall drawers and a false drawer serving as a writing surface.
Thiselegant piece of substantial dimensions features atwisted base with eight columns and a crossbar made of solid Rio rosewood.A particularly rare and sought-after wood in the early18th century, found almost exclusively inveneers and very rarely in solid wood, given itsvery high cost and the difficulties involved in importing it.
Early 18th-century period. Two locks have been replaced.
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Good condition
Length: 89.5 cm
Height: 89 cm
Depth: 58 cm
Reference (ID): 1818129
Availability: In stock
