SAMUEL MARX | Desk

Private Collection, Needham, Massachusetts
Todd Merrill Studio, New York

Overall in very good original condition. The vellum with minor rubbing, wear, gentle staining and discoloration concentrated to the top of the writing surfaces and with minor lifting to the seams, mostly on the left proper side. The front left drawer with a few minor red pen marks. The drawer directly below with an area of discoloration approximately 3 inches. Diameter as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The metal elements with minor oxidation throughout notably on the sabots. The marbled paper lining inside the drawers appears to be original and is in very good condition. A beautiful model by Samuel Marx in very good original condition.
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