Description:
Georgian Slant-front Desk, England, late 18th/early 19th century, oak secondary wood, opens to interior with central door flanked by two "hidden" drawers faced with reeded pilasters, eight pigeonholes, six drawers, faux-leather writing surface, below four graduated long drawers, reeded corner pilasters, on bracket feet, ht. 45, writing surface ht. 33 1/2, wd. 42, dp. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800
Old refinish, wear to top, lose to finish on right side.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.