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An English-style Chinoiserie writing desk

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An English-style Chinoiserie writing desk

Item Details

Description

20th Century
The kneehole writing desk with rectangular top over two square drawers centering a single long drawer with metal hardware raised on four turned legs, painted red with all-over figural and floral Chinoiserie motifs
30.75" H x 47.25" W x 23" D

Condition

Overall fair to good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Prominent shrinkage cracks to top. Painted decoration with rubbed wear, losses, and restorations throughout. Includes key.