A French Louis XV-style rosewood and satinwood bureau de dame, late 19th century, of bombé outline, with all-over parquetry decoration and gilt-metal mounts, the undulating top above a marquetry inlaid fall front, enclosing a fitted interior, above a shaped frieze drawer and raised on slender cabriole supports terminating in sabots, 76cm wide 48cm deep 99cm high Condition report: General knocks, scratches and wear commensurate with age. Some losses, splits and repair to veneer. Generally relatively solid. Interior drawers a little stiff. Some knocks, splits and repairs to legs.