Attributed to Nicholas Sageot (1666-1731) an important red Boulle and engraved brass contre partie marquetry bureau Mazarin, Louis XIV late 17^th early 18^th century. Decorated with whimsical scenes in the style of Jean Berain with sphinx and other fantastic creatures, monkies and a colourful figure below a lambrequin canopy inlaid with mother of pearl, stained ivory, hardstone and copper foil. Fitted a central kneehole with three shaped drawers flanked on each side by three bow-fronted pedestal drawers and canted carcass. Supported on similarly inlaid Vitruvian or "S" scroll legs united by shaped under stretchers and gilt turned feet. 148 cm long x 77.5 cm deep x 86 cm overall height

Provenance: Lot 24, Sotheby’s Ariane Dandois sale, New York, 25 October 2007.

Condition Report

Please note this lot is 307
The top has some old tortoiseshell repairs in the form of infilled red lead shellac also some signs of old repairs to the tortoiseshell at the borders where small pieces have come away from the ground and have been glued back in position
The condition is generally good but shows signs of old polish/ varnish applied to the interior linings of the drawers.
All of the drawers are lined in French walnut and the six pedestal and top frieze drawers are veneered on brown oak the two recessed drawers below the central frieze drawer are veneered on a contemporary pine ground.
No key is present and the right-hand top drawer is locked shut.
To sum up, the desk is in good order both structurally and cosmetically but could do with a revision of some of the old cosmetic restoration to bring up to current standards of conservation but the existing work could be improved with a little work
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JRL 24/03/2022