Lot 373
  • 373

A German late Baroque writing desk mid-18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 95 by 133 by 59 cm.
the slanted top, the three drawers fronts below and the left side veneered in walnut and inlaid with strapwork cartouches, the grain lightly enhanced, the top and right side painted to simulate the same veneer

Condition

Originally surmounted by two-door cabinet and probably joined to panelling on the right side, also probably on ball feet , losses to veneer, in particular the two lower drawer fronts, veneer also lifted in several places, the inside of the writing compartment plain
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