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18th Century, Fall Front Desk

About the Item

Richly colored, circa 1790, three-drawer, serpentine, fall front desk from Sicily. The whole covered in decoupage featuring panels of fruits, boughs of flowers, insects, soldiers on the march, and capriccio scenes of nobility in landscapes with architectural follies.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chipping and scratching appropriate for age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853918259842
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