English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 15th May 2007

Lot 300

A mid 19th century Italian carved walnut writing desk on stand

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A mid 19th century Italian carved walnut writing desk on stand, in the manner of Luigi Frullini, the putti mounted raised back to a fall enclosing three drawers to a further sloping fall, decorated putti flanking a central shield to foliage revealing a shelf flanked by griffin supports the carved edge base above a frieze drawer to conforming apron, the turned and carved legs united by an oak stretcher with a central mask finial, 53.5in (136cm) h, 33.75in (86cm) w, 16in (40.5cm) d.