A Queen Anne-Style Scarlet and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Bookcase
A Queen Anne-Style Scarlet and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Bookcase, 18th century and later 100 x 50 x 24 inches (254 x 127 x 61.0 cm) The drop-front secretary with three graduated drawers below a mirrored bookcase with a scroll bonnet, heavily decorated in gilt chinoiserie throughout, raised on bird-on-ball feet with bronze hardware. The mirrored bookcase doors are cut and beveled and the interior is fitted with shelves, drawers, compartments and a hidden drawer. Key included.
HID09710052018
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Condition Report: Rubbing to gilding and flakes to paint at corners of drop-front wit loss, rubbing to hidden drawer cover, water rings to writing surface, wear indicative of age and use. Left top door latch is frozen.
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A Queen Anne-Style Scarlet and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Bookcase, 18th century and later 100 x 50 x 24 inches (254 x 127 x 61.0 cm) The drop-front secretary with three graduated drawers below a mirrored bookcase with a scroll bonnet, heavily decorated in gilt chinoiserie throughout, raised on bird-on-ball feet with bronze hardware. The mirrored bookcase doors are cut and beveled and the interior is fitted with shelves, drawers, compartments and a hidden drawer. Key included.
HID09710052018
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Rubbing to gilding and flakes to paint at corners of drop-front wit loss, rubbing to hidden drawer cover, water rings to writing surface, wear indicative of age and use. Left top door latch is frozen.
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