1920S CHINOISERIE SECRETARY DESK
Well-Made and Decorated Two Piece Slant Front Secretary in overall ochre and red panel lacquer oriental themed decoration featuring figures in landscapes, blossoms and bamboo (on the sides), having a double-arched two door top with beveled mirror over a three shelf blue-green interior, pull out candle shelves centered on each mirrored door, resting on a lower cabinet with slant front desk (with lock and key) having an ornate fitted interior that repeats the blue-green color scheme with gold and black detailing, locking central cabinet (with key) flanked by valanced letter compartments over small drawers; two over two graduated drawers in the cabinet below having butterfly brasses, raised on molded base with ogee bracket feet. 82" x 33 1/2" x 18 1/2". Shrinkage cracks to sides, some loss to lacquer.
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Well-Made and Decorated Two Piece Slant Front Secretary in overall ochre and red panel lacquer oriental themed decoration featuring figures in landscapes, blossoms and bamboo (on the sides), having a double-arched two door top with beveled mirror over a three shelf blue-green interior, pull out candle shelves centered on each mirrored door, resting on a lower cabinet with slant front desk (with lock and key) having an ornate fitted interior that repeats the blue-green color scheme with gold and black detailing, locking central cabinet (with key) flanked by valanced letter compartments over small drawers; two over two graduated drawers in the cabinet below having butterfly brasses, raised on molded base with ogee bracket feet. 82" x 33 1/2" x 18 1/2". Shrinkage cracks to sides, some loss to lacquer.
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