Writing slope - Wood

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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19th‑century laquered wood escritoire from Italy, featuring a painting of a country house on the front; when opened it is velvet‑lined with two small compartments, plus an additional compartment and a small drawer beneath the writing surface, measuring 32 × 26 × 9 cm, in good condition with some age‑related wear and paint damage.

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Lacquered wooden writing desk, Italy, 19th century.
On the front a painting depicting a countryside house.
When opened, the writing desk is covered in velvet, with two small compartments.
Under the writing surface another compartment and a small drawer.

Sold with a graving stylus, and its key.

Good condition, there are some wear marks in the wood. The painting is damaged in places, lifting at the corners (a few nails missing), due to the many openings of the top. See photos.

Width: 32 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Height: 9 cm

Lacquered wooden writing desk, Italy, 19th century.
On the front a painting depicting a countryside house.
When opened, the writing desk is covered in velvet, with two small compartments.
Under the writing surface another compartment and a small drawer.

Sold with a graving stylus, and its key.

Good condition, there are some wear marks in the wood. The painting is damaged in places, lifting at the corners (a few nails missing), due to the many openings of the top. See photos.

Width: 32 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Height: 9 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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