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Carved Anglo-Indian writing desk

Name: Carved Anglo-Indian writing desk
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: IDJ133DWC6
Price: 380 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Le Grenier d'Alain

380 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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From: 17200, St Sulpice de Royan, France

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17200 St Sulpice de Royan

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This elegant 19th-century Anglo-Indian writing desk is crafted from sandalwood, a beautiful, dense, reddish-brown wood highly prized by cabinetmakers in China and throughout Southeast Asia for its hardness and fine grain.
This writing desk exemplifies this wood, with its deeply carved yet exquisitely detailed hand-carved details.

On the two sections of the closed lid, one first notices an interlacing of delicate flowers and foliage, but upon closer inspection, one also discovers animals skillfully scattered across the surface: allegorical birds and quadrupeds. Each of these finely chiseled scenes is framed by a different marquetry design.
Opening the two-part lid reveals a lower tray covered in tan leather, which serves as a writing surface; a large "secret" compartment with an easily removable lid; a smaller pen compartment; and a second tray, also covered in leather. The tan leather, which was missing at the time of purchase, was applied in our workshop.
The key is present and the lock is functional.
While there are many boxes from this period made of sandalwood, writing desks are much rarer.
The aesthetic appeal of this object lies in its dynamic nature. Depending on whether you leave it closed or open one or two sections of the lid, you will obtain a very different effect in terms of size and color. It will find its place in various locations in your home, not necessarily limited to an office setting.

Ref: IDJ133DWC6

Additional Information

Condition	As new
Style	Asian Arts (Writing (Accessories) of Asian Arts Style)
Period	19th century (Writing (Accessories) 19th century)
Country of origin	India
Width (cm)	32
Depth (cm)	21.5
Materials	Sandalwood