Writing table

France, Paris, second half of the 19th century

After a model by Jean-François Oeben

Masterpiece by Paul Sormani, signed on the bronze

Oak body veneered with amaranth and various precious woods

Rich ornamental marquetry, traditionally French-polished

Four drawers, one writing drawer with fold-down front

Finely chased and gilt-bronze mounts (festoon & ram-head details)

Dimensions: approx. 83 × 62 × 49 cm

Subject to CITES regulations