Furniture and Works of Art - 10th March 2009

Lot 262

A 19th century French papier-mache writing slope

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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Description

A 19th century French papier-mache writing slope, with porcelain panel insets, polychrome decorated with gilt highlights, the oval panels decorated cherubs on clouds, the interior with a plush lined, hinged slope with pen and ink compartments, 3.5in (9cm) h, 13.25in (33.5cm) w, 10.25in (26cm) d.