Antique Italian Desk
02 March 2022
Description

antique Italian wooden desk with detailed inlaid wood laminate designs - not sure of age but at least 70 years old - 4 ft wide, 4 ft tall and 2 feet deep

Provenance

my mother was from Northern Italy and it has been in our family for at least 70 years - she may also have inherited it from her family in Italy

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Mar 04, 12:32 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,200 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,200 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Ray,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Italian Baroque style marquetry inlaid walnut veneer and ebonized bombe slant-lid desk
late 19th/early 20th Century
Of rectangular section with inlaid top over ebonized sub-top, the slant lid opening to a divided amphitheater interior with shaped drawers, pigeon holes and shaped prospect door, the shaped case sides with marquetry panels, over a case fitted with three(?) long drawers, all raised on outset paw form front feet.
48 inches tall, 48 inches wide, 24 inches deep
CONDITION: not examined in person but appears to be in generally good overall condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$800-1200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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