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Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table

Description
Early 19th century Catalan writing desk or console table. Hand-carved in pine circa 1790-1829 in Spain. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Rectangular top raised upon a simple trestle base. Original single drawer suspended under left side of its top. Originally served as a writing table or pay table. Now functions as a console, sofa table or writing desk.

Origin:	Spain
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved and hand-painted pine and forged iron.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Sturdy - all joints tightened. All paint on base original or early. Restoration to losses of original paint on surface of top - a semi-transparent wash was applied to even out the losses in early paint.
Creation Date:	Circa 1780-1829
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	M24.03.1
Incollect Reference #:	711807