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Fall-Front Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Attrib to Gustav Friederich von Hetsch

About the Item

A very lovely secretary with serpentine front in beautiful West Indies/ Cuban mahogany attributable to Danish architect and painter, Gustav Friederich von Hetsch (1788-1864). A mirrored backsplash with elaborate and well-articulated pierced foliate carvings rests above a fall-front desk with a plethora of drawers of different sizes, and with three large storage drawers below. There are carved embellishments throughout that include gadrooning, volutes, acanthus and rope turnings, Denmark, circa 1840. Makes a lovely desk or dressing table! Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible. Measures: 36" wide x 20" deep (32" open) x 64 1/2" high.
  • Attributed to:
    Gustav Friedrich Hetsch (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.5 in (138.43 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored in our workshop with French-polish finish. Mirror is original and heavily worn.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU988116601551

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