Russian writing Cabinet

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Important Russian "Bureau à Cylindre" writing Cabinet

 

Mahogany with several fine profiles and applications in gilt bronze and brass.

The lower part with three drawers, cylinder opening to reveal an interior with doors and several drawers. The top with two large doors.

 

Russia, abt. 1790/1800

 

Height: 213 cm

Width: 117 cm

Depth: 58 cm

 

Literature: Russian Furniture, Antoine Chevenière, ill. page 125f.