ATTRIBUTED TO AUBERTIN GAUDRON, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

Decorated overall with scrolling and floral motifs, the moulded rectangular top with a central flowering vase flanked by butterflies, masks, acanthus branches and birds, inlaid with ivory flowerheads, above two short and two long drawers mounted with loose handles and mask escutcheons, the sides similarly inlaid with large flowering classical vases and lion masks, flanked by curved uprights terminating in hoof sabots
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 47 in. (120 cm.) wide; 25. 1/2 in. (65 cm.) deep

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.