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Italian Empire Neoclassical Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Secretary

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Italian Empire neoclassical walnut and parcel-gilt secretary Handsome masculine Empire campaign desk on stand with pivoting dressing mirror below balustraded cornice with ball finials and single drawer opening to reveal six smaller interior drawers on paw feet all above base with leather inset writing sleeve and single drawer on legs with pilasters and stretcher on paw feet; newly restored, Italy, circa 1800. Dimensions: 79" H x 36" W paw to paw x 20" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly restored.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU108427460133

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