An Italian baroque burr-walnut bureau-cabinet. Veneto, circa 1740. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

with a molded rectangular top with curved corners above a glazed cupboard door opening to reveal the fitted interior above a slant front and three long drawers above a molded base and bun feet. 213.5 cm; 81.5 cm; 53.5 cm. Estimate 30,000—40,000 USD

Sotheby's. The Foster-Gwin Collection. 24 Oct 08. New York - www.sothebys.com