Exquisite Antique French Bureau Plat Start Price USD 8,800.00 Current Price USD 8,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Woodland Hills, California See more about 'Exquisite Antique French Bureau Plat' Description Untitled Document Exquisite Antique French Bureau Plat   Magnificent antique bureau plat, circa 1840. This magnificent French 19th century bureau plat has King wood and various other high quality wood inlays. It has 3 drawers and 3 faux drawers on the other side. All of the metal work is Dore bronze including the metal trim that runs from the bottom of the legs all around the side of the desk. The central portion of the sides are adorned with 2 Dore bronze mythological heads wearing a wreath of berries and leaves on top of their heads. The faces have moustaches and long hair. The mounts at the top of all 4 corners are beautifully carved rams heads attached to lovely floral decorated scrolls. There is also beautiful gilt bronze mountings attached to the feet. The beautiful serpentine legs are in exquisite proportion to the magnificent design of this royal bureau plat. The gilt bronze drawer handles are beautifully cast as well as the floral gilt bronze cast decorations that further adorn this treasure. Height 29-1/2 inches, length 42-1/2 inches, width at widest point 24 inches. The top has its original leather inlay along with a custom made bevel glass top. The woods that comprise the structure of this bureau plat radiate a warm glowing patina. This bureau plat has been refinished with the French polish treatment. The wood glistens like glass. All of the gilt bronze work has been carefully cleaned and is in the same condition now that it was originally made in the early 1800's. This bureau plat is worthy of the most discriminating connoisseur's collection and awaits its new owner to treasure and enjoy.     No Reserve, Good Luck Bidding To Learn More about us, click here     (Item #51262)     To Contact Seller, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com     Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version   Additional Information for Bidders: --> All items offered are guaranteed genuine and accurately described. Please E-mail us or call with any questions. Cashiers checks, money orders, personal checks are acceptable forms of payment. Personal checks may take seven to ten days to clear prior to shipping. PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards are accepted. International Bidders are requested to pay by bank wire or in some cases PayPal is acceptable. We offer a free lay-away plan. 25% deposit balance due within 90 days no interest or carrying charges. Items will be shipped on completion of payment. The successful high bidder will be notified of payment details by e-mail, typically within 24 hrs. after auction closing. Winning bidders are requested to respond within three days of e-mail notification with required information. Payment should be received within ten working days from the close of auction. Items will be shipped within three business days of certified funds. Shipping, expert packing, and handling charges are not included in the price. International bidders please e-mail for shipping quotation. International buyers please e-mail for shipping quotation. --> We inquire on every winning bidder their user information to calculate shipping costs. California residents add 8.25% sales tax. For any questions, or for more information on a specific item, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com Telephone 818-888-9200. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!