French 20th C. Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted-Kingwood & Plaque-Inset Bureau Plat

An exceptional and richly mounted Louis XV style bureau plat , crafted in kingwood with exquisite gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and hand-painted plaques . The serpentine rectangular top features luxurious kingwood veneers arranged in a radiating parquetry pattern, bordered by a finely cast gilt-bronze edge. The desk is fitted with three drawers to the front, each framed with elaborate rococo gilt-bronze mounts and adorned with hand-painted plaques depicting classical scenes. The reverse side is similarly decorated, allowing the desk to float elegantly in a room. Cabriole legs terminate in gilt-bronze sabots and are embellished with large sculptural mounts featuring scrolls, foliage, and masks in the Louis XV manner. Dimensions: Height: 29.5 in. Width: 72.5 in. Depth: 37 in.