A ladies writing desk by Johann Reimann (1767/70 - 1834)

A ladies writing desk by Johann Reimann (1767/70 - 1834) Mahogany, palisander, ebony and yew veneered on softwood; fire-gilt bronze. Cylinder bureau with a wide apron drawer, which opens the cylinder when pulled out. Broad central compartment with four columns, flanked on either side by three drawers. Raised on elegantly curved legs around a central column, joined by a central stretcher with an oval basket finial. Inside the cylinder, a paper label inscribed "Verfertigt v. Johann Reimann Bürgerl. K: Tischlermeister in Wienn den 1ten Januari 1803". Beneath one of the drawers, a paper label with the inventory number: "No. 493. / K:T:T: / m." A breakage to one of the stretchers beneath the basket. Height 96.5, width 75, depth 46.5 cm. Vienna, 1803.

Estimate:£12,557.79

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