'A Royal Scrutoire', c1725. Artist: Unknown.

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'A Royal Scrutoire', c1725. A George I gilt-gesso bureau, decorated with gilt gesso and doors fitted with looking glass plates, originally one of apair made for John V King of Portugal (1689-1750). This bureau was destroyed during the London blitz. From The Connoisseur Volume 105. [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

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Size: 3304px × 4632px
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Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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