A mahogany veneered writing desk, opening at the top with a drawer and a flap, and at the bottom with three drawers, the uprights with tapering pilasters crowned with busts of sphinxes enhanced with ormolu palmettes. The flap is upholstered in green leather and reveals a pigeonhole and six drawers. Black marble top. Egyptian style, early 19th century. 137 x 97.2 x 42 cm (with marble) (cracks in the veneer, wear to the leather)