A Shield-Shaped Writing Cabinet
modified Biedermeier style of the late 19th century, walnut veneered hardwood and softwood frame in rectangular upright form with arched lower end on a moulded base, cornice with carved ornamental acanthus leaf decoration, ebonised round and half columns with gilt capitals, 2 gadrooned doors with mirror in the middle, hinged writing surface, interior with 3 drawers, 2 external drawers, c. 181 x 96 x 53 cm, signs of age and use, with supplemented parts. (DOC)
This is a copy after the larger original of a secretary in the Metropolitan Museum in New York (Accession Number: 1991.470)
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modified Biedermeier style of the late 19th century, walnut veneered hardwood and softwood frame in rectangular upright form with arched lower end on a moulded base, cornice with carved ornamental acanthus leaf decoration, ebonised round and half columns with gilt capitals, 2 gadrooned doors with mirror in the middle, hinged writing surface, interior with 3 drawers, 2 external drawers, c. 181 x 96 x 53 cm, signs of age and use, with supplemented parts. (DOC)
This is a copy after the larger original of a secretary in the Metropolitan Museum in New York (Accession Number: 1991.470)
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