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Important Renaissance-style drop-front secretary desk, 19th century
Dimensions:
Height: 195 cm
Width: 160 cm
Depth: 56 cm
Spectacular drop-front secretary desk in richly carved walnut, inspired by French and Italian Renaissance furniture.
This monumental piece is distinguished by the abundance and quality of its highly sculpted decoration.
The upper section features an imposing dentil entablature above a front adorned with foliate scrolls and mascarons.
The drop-front is decorated with a remarkable carved panel depicting a mythological or Bacchic scene enlivened by putti and classical figures.
On either side, two female figures carved as caryatids support the structure of the desk.
When opened, the drop-front reveals a large writing surface adorned with a decorative ironwork gallery.
The lower section opens with two doors sculpted with pastoral and mythological scenes in relief.
It is flanked by two male atlantes in the round, symbolically supporting the entire structure.
The meticulous execution of the sculptures, the rich iconography, and the generous proportions attest to a high-quality piece intended for the bourgeois or aristocratic interiors of the late 19th century.
Period
Late 19th century (circa 1880-1900)
Style
Renaissance / Neo-Renaissance
Materials
Carved walnut
Condition
Very good overall condition
Beautiful state of preservation, complete interior, original hardware present.
Some minor signs of wear and tear consistent with age.
Ref: MNRCPGHY0B
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Renaissance style (Secretary Desks of Renaissance style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Secretary Desks 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Europe |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 15-30 Business Days |
| Location | 58230, Dun-les-places, France |
| Shipping Information | For furniture: I work with Schenker and Cocolis. For all parcels: Colissimo or UPS. |
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