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19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin

$40,248.04
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About the Item

Cuba mahogany on solid oak and softwood partly ebonized. High-rise, architecturally designed corpus. In the front three drawers of different sizes. Straight writing board, behind it architectural interior life with secret pockets. Flanked by slightly conical pilasters, ending with chased bronze caryatids in sandal feet. Recessed, stepped tower of curved wing door flanked by Waxing Lions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 77.17 in (196 cm)Width: 41.74 in (106 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Mahogany,Terracotta,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810-1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2528344545362

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