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18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

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PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403ZLJ18Q An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal desk in early black paint, the desk features a pair of drawers in either pedestal flanking a single broader central drawer. It is a picture of austerity, completely devoid of any carving or surface embellishment - it was designed with only keyhole escutcheons for the drawers so that the form would not be distracted by pulls. The black painted surface would allow the desk to entirely disappear except that the ravages of time have decorated the desk with the most magnificent patina - the black ranges from a silky and waxy translucent surface to utter pitch in matte texture as oxidization of the paints are opposed by two hundred and fifty years of rubbing and handling. The drawers are hand dovetailed in the typical rustic manner of the Provincial carpenters. The total form is raised on eight of the most unusual legs that almost depict the calf of a leg as opposed to the knee of a leg found in most forms, the cupid's bow of the apron first contracting in at the top of the leg, swelling to create a "calf" and then pulling in a sharp taper to the toes. An absolute strikepoint piece. Ready to place despite the lengthy condition notes. Measurements: 32 1/8" H x 26" D x 61 5/8" W, 22" H from the ground to the underside of the drawer Condition Report: Early black paint with some later touch ups, all paint heavily oxidized and distressed. Extreme surface wear and flaking of the surfaces - and further flaking may occur during shipping prior to being placed in your residence. The torque point where the central drawer connects both pedestals has been restored a few times - note the additional wooden pegs in the back of the desk; this torque point is again slightly loose, though not in a way that needs to be addressed; expect to have a bit of wiggle when lifting and moving the desk, but when it is in place the desk is incredibly sturdy and immovable. Loss to the "cupid's bow" scrolled shaping of the apron on one side of the desk. Joint separations throughout along with associated gesso and paint losses. No keys, locks untested. Legs have shrunk out of being straight, though they hit the ground and support the desk perfectly - some competent repairs to the legs. We feel the desk would be most enjoyable with a piece of glass placed on top - while we would be happy to quote glass and ship it with a piece of glass on top, this is usually much more economical to simply order locally once the desk is in your home. 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: 32.13 in (81.62 cm)Width: 61.63 in (156.55 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)

Style:

French Provincial (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Paint,Wood

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Unknown

Condition:

Repaired: See condition notes. Replacements made: See condition notes.

Seller Location:

Shippensburg, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: 403ZLJ18Q1stDibs: LU1059039659722

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