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Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

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An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three deep drawers and a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with six small drawers and hiding secrets (see pictures below). This antique bureau is fully decorated with veneered and solid walnut, cherry and maple veneer placed obliquely in a herringbone pattern, to form both on the sides and on the front, elegant opposite contrasts within inlaid frames. Great patina, wandeful antique locks. Edges and profiles are originally decorated by hand-made jutting frames. It comes from a private palazzo, it was part of the furnishings of a famous doctor psychoanalyst of Ancona, who used it both as storage cabinet and writing bureau, Ancona is in Marche, one of the most beautiful Italian regions located in the Central area of the country. It is in good age related condition, with signs of wear and use overall and traces of its 250 years of history. The bureau comes from a private house, shows minor cosmetic wear and old restorations. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2-3 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.   Measures: Height: 115,5 cm. Width: 141 cm. Depth: 57 cm /with open flap 89 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.67 in (116 cm)Width: 55.52 in (141 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The bureau comes from a private house, shows signs of use, minor cosmetic wear and old restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. The bureau comes from a private house, shows signs of use, minor cosmetic wear and old restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 104471stDibs: LU2160323620782
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