"Desk on stand," 18th century, José Manuel de la Cerda (Mexican), The Hispanic Society of America

A Louis XIV marquetry console table, circa 1675-1680, attributed to André-Charles Boullegilt-bronze mounted, pewter, brass and copp

ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE LANGLOIS, THE MOUNTS POSSIBLY BY DOMINIQUE JEAN, CIRCA 1765

CIRCA 1840-50

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This mid-to-late 19th century English Japanned linen press cabinet has functional top and bottom drawers, with a center cabinet that has been converted to house a TV. The exterior features fanciful raised gilt scenes of cathay throughout.

Property of a PrinceA LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD BUREAU DE DAME CIRCA 1880the superstructure with integral clock

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1. Badminton Cabinet – $36.7 million This is a unique masterpiece was made out of ebony, gilt-bronze and hard stone by 30 craftsmen in Florence. It was

France, 1819, Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). Bronze, gilded, malachite table.