LOUIS XV PERIOD FLAP DESK Stamped by Hubert Hansen Satinwood and amaranth veneer, chased and gilded bronze ornamentation probably added, red Rance marble top, the front opening by a flap revealing an interior fitted with a leather-covered writing desk, four drawers and five compartments, two leaves in the lower part, arched sides, cambered legs ending in bronze sabots at the front and straight at the back, stamped H.HANSEN on the left rear upright; small accidents and restorations to the veneer. H. Height: 129.5 cm (51 in.) l. 100.5 cm (39 ½ in.) P. 41.5 cm (16 ¼ in.) Hubert Hansen, received master in 1747 A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted, satinwood and amaranth secretaire a abattant, stamped by Hubert Hansen *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 with 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.