Sloping, scalloped desk in satin-finish veneer on all sides, opening with a flap to reveal three drawers, a niche and two secrets in rosewood veneer in amaranth frames. It stands on four five-sided cambered legs. Richly decorated with chased and gilded bronzes such as sabots, falls, clasps, key escutcheons and framing rods. Signed P. Sormani, 10 rue Charlot Paris. Last quarter of the 19th century. Height : 83 cm - Width : 70 cm - Depth : 42 cm Appraisal by Mr. Cédric HÉNON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr