XVIII Century - from 1701 to 1800
Dimensions (cm): Height: 152.00 Width: 96.50, Depth: 39.00
Neoclassical secretary supported by truncated pyramidal feet, on the front it has two doors surmounted by a folding door and concealing cabinet with morocco top, central compartment, small drawers and document compartments; There is an additional undercounter drawer. The piece of furniture is richly inlaid with maple designs within bois de violette reserves and bois de rose borders. Subjects derived from Mayolino are depicted, such as leaf and candelabra motifs, vases from which dolphins emerge on the lower doors, while on the flap a large floral festoon placed above two facing sphinxes is depicted, held by two ram's heads. The sides are also richly inlaid with vases in the lower panel, while in the upper one there is Minerva. Walnut interior, the marble top was added later.
Product Condition:Product which due to age and wear requires restoration and re-polishing. We try to present the real state of the furniture as completely as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.
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