Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest

$12,500.00

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Description

Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest an impressive piece purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowers and birds over a serpentine slant lid desk section inlaid with central cherub and birds, opening to a fitted interior, the conforming ends of the top containing a drawer, with three long serpentine inlaid drawers raised on flattened bun feet. The sides with vase and floral inlay with cherubs. Nice rich patina in very nice condition.

Dimensions
Height: 40.75 in. (103.51 cm)
Width: 51 in. (129.54 cm)
Depth: 21.5 in. (54.61 cm)
Desk Drop Leaf: 20.5 D.

Additional information

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Italy

PERIOD

1740-1749

MATERIALS

Bone, Walnut

IN THE STYLE OF

Baroque

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

1740

CONDITION

Good. Wear consistent with age and use.