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THBMANNER OF MAISON MILLET LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PARQUETRY BUREAU
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8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 30, 2025
Important Estates! Contents of the Byram Family's Stratford Mansion, 10 works by Charles Umlauf, Fine Art & Jewelry, Sterling from a Terrytown Estate, Highly Carved Antiques, MCM Furniture & Modern Art & More! Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
Louis XV style matched veneer bonheur du jour/ ladies writing desk, in the manner of Maison Millet, with bronze dore mounts, cartonnier surmounted by an enfant guerrier, central white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, over five shallow drawers flanked by candelabra and figural cherub mounts, on parquetry desk with inset writing surface, fitted with three drawers, rising on cabriole legs, ending on sabots, winding springs appear to be good, however full operational status of clock unknown, see report, approx 55"h, 44.5"w, 27"d
Condition
3.12.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3186-The structure is overall sturdy, metal mounts appear securely attached and present throughout with some spotting, rubs, inherent pitting, and patination, the wood structure is intact with some small areas of wood wear, small touchups, a small veneer loss noted to center upper small drawer, imperfections and light wood wear, there is a small mar/rug located on the back (right side), see images, embossed leather writing surface shows some light wear and wrinkling, drawers slide well and are largely clean to interiors, a key does not accompany the clock, the winding springs appear to be good, however we are not able to access the interior to examine the clock and works, that would entail removing ormolu, I am sorry, we do not know the state or full operational status of the works, the dial is intact with a small loss at top, paint shows light wear, all as commensurate with use
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Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
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