 | Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item No. 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: 48" wide by 24" deep (37" deep open) by 82" high
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 | Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item No. 716)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. Attributed to Pierre Nogaret.
Provenance: Collection de M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois ("Castle of the Green Forest")
Dimensions: 78" long
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 | Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item No. 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
Dimensions: 45" wide by 24" deep by 29" high
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 | French, Louis XVI period tric-trac table (Item No. 718)
In solid, carved mahogany with flame mahogany veneer, gilt bronze trim, and tapered, fluted legs. Backgammon surface in ebony with ivory inlay. Leather top reverses to reveal felt playing surface for cards. Circa 1780.
Dimensions: 47" long by 27" deep by 28" high
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 | French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item No. 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
Dimensions: 25" wide by 22" deep by 38" high (at back) and 17" high (at seat)
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 | French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item No. 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
Dimensions: 38" high by 27" wide by 24" deep
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