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Italian Writing Table (Scrivania) with Leather Writing Surface

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
A kingwood, tulipwood, and pine writing table (scrivania) with five drawers, a leather writing surface and a front slide. With gilded bronze draw pulls, escutcheons and decorations. From Palermo.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Kingwood, tulipwood, pinewood, gilded bronze, leather
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1740-1750
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Baroque
Book References:	Mario Giarrizzo, Aldo Rotolo. Mobile e mobilieri nella Sicilia del Settecento, Palermo, 1992, tav. 35, p. 87.
Dealer Reference #:	DSV 18-19
Incollect Reference #:	177898

Dimensions

W.	47.5 in;	H.	30.25 in;	D.	28.25 in;
W.	120.65 cm;	H.	76.84 cm;	D.	71.76 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.