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Italian Venetian Style Blue-Painted Trompe l'Oeil Secretary Desk

About the Item

VENETIAN STYLE BLUE-PAINTED TROMPE L'OEIL SECRETARY DESK Circa early 20th century with later painted decorations Item # 304PRK27X A very decorative and playful Venetian style desk, this delightful form features a lower desk structure with an endlessly curvy set of drawers below a fall front that reveals a single pigeon-hole letter slot over a small drawer with two larger drawers situated on either side. The upper is made separately and is easily removed from the desk - this features a pair of mirrored doors that open to reveal a large cabinet that would have originally had shelving (now absent, but easily recreated). The overall desk is from the early 20th century, but the body has been creatively repainted during the third quarter of the 20th century with wonderful trompe l'oeil scenes of postage, letters, cards, watches, butterflies, hanging jewelry and chains, coins, garlands and other whimsical decorations. It is such a fun piece that really brightens any room while also being very practical and useful. Measurements: 84 3/4" H x 17 1/2" D x 40 1/4" W Condition Report: Various veneer losses throughout that have been overpainted with the later trompe l'oeil decorations. No shelves in the interior of the upper. Many losses, cracks, chips and various forms of surface history throughout. Sturdy and ready to place. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Dimensions:

Height: 84.75 in (215.27 cm)Width: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Paint

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Unknown

Condition:

Repaired: See condition notes in description text. Various veneer losses throughout that have been overpainted with the later trompe l'oeil decorations. No shelves in the interior of the upper. Many losses, cracks, chips and various forms of surface history throughout. Sturdy and ready to place.

Seller Location:

Shippensburg, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: 304PRK27X 1stDibs: LU1059034756462

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