 | Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item No. 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: 87" tall by 52½" wide by 26" deep
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 | French, Louis XV style canapé (Item No. 551)
Fine, 19th century carved walnut Canapé with beautifully carved pierced apron. Upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry.
Dimensions: canapé is 76" wide by 27" deep by 43½ high
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 | Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item No. 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: closed: 25¼ wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" by 44"
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 | French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item No. 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
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 | Matched pair of Arlesian kitchen boxes (Item No. 768)
At left a "boite a farine" (flour box) and at right a "boite a sel" (salt box). In solid, carved walnut with cabriole legs. Late 19th or early 20th century.
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 | 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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 | 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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