Bureau Plat desk in lacquered wood “a Chinoiserie” and gilded bronze applications. Paris, second half of the 19th century. 141 x 74 x h 76 cm. Refined Louis XV style bureau plat desk, made during the Napoleon III period, an expression of the eclectic taste and historicist revival typical of the French Second Empire. Made entirely of black lacquered wood with gilded and painted “a Chinoiserie” decorations depicting oriental landscapes with figures, architectures, trees and birds. Multiple decorations applied in mercury-gilded bronze, including corner mounts with rocaille motifs and finely chiseled sabots (feet) in the shape of acanthus leaves. Shaped top with gilded bronze frame, covered in carmine red leather and two side drawers. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further information on the condition report is available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message for non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained a free export certificate from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally, the release times for certificates are 40 days from the date of appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts for amounts declared less than €13,500. All costs of this operation are included.