LOUIS XV PERIOD DONKEY BACK DESK Stamped by Pierre II Migeon In amaranth veneer decorated on all sides, with chased and gilded bronze ornamentation, the front opening with a flap revealing a leather-covered writing desk, four drawers and two compartments, the waist opening with a drawer, two leaves in the lower section veneered with amaranth and cherry, the cambered legs embellished with bronze sabots, stamped MIGEON under the front crosspiece; restorations to the veneer. H. 95 cm (37 ½ in.) l. 58 cm (22 ¾ in.) P. 37 cm (14 ½ in.) Pierre II Migeon, received master around 1725 Provenance: Christie's Monaco sale, 10 December 2000, lot 641. A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted and amaranth bureau dos d'ane, stamped by Pierre II Migeon *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.