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Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest an impressive piece recently purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowers and birds over a serpentine slant lid desk section inlaid with central cherub and birds, opening to a fitted interior, the conforming ends of the top containing a drawer, with three long serpentine inlaid drawers raised on flattened bun feet. The sides with vase and floral inlay with cherubs. Nice rich patina in very nice condition.

Dimensions
Height: 40.75 in. (103.51 cm)
Width: 51 in. (129.54 cm)
Depth: 21.5 in. (54.61 cm)
Desk Drop Leaf: 20.5 D.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	739157

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.