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Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest

$16,000
£11,894.18
€13,924.22
CA$22,377.17
A$24,984.70
CHF 13,032.70
MX$307,224
NOK 164,488.87
SEK 154,860.48
DKK 103,874.76
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About the Item

An impressive piece recently purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowers and birds over a serpentine slant lid desk section inlaid with central cherub and birds, opening to a fitted interior, the conforming ends of the top containing a drawer, with three long serpentine inlaid drawers raised on flattened bun feet. The sides with vase and floral inlay with cherubs. Nice rich patina in very nice condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1740
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Desk Drop Leaf: 20.5 D.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838127755092

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