Signed Walnut Bureau with Exceptional Inlay, Italy 1845
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Signed Walnut Bureau with Exceptional Inlay, Italy 1845
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Without the signature, the piece stands alone as an exciting find, with masterful inlaid designs of rosette & ribbons, with a central medallion design anchoring the drawer-fronts, and vines extending across the Walnut expanse.
The bombe form features raised corners that descend to shaped feet in a restrained version of the cabriole leg. The sides & bureau-front with their own outstanding inlay in similar themes.
The interior desk features cross-banded borders to each drawer, and a hidden compartment behind the central arched cubbyhole.
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- Dimensions:Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1845
- Condition:Excellent antique condition, without significant damage or restoration to the inlaid designs, and the frame in good condition without major alteration or restoration. The mounts probably later in date.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: US04811stDibs: 0801018365283
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