| RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL VENETIAN
ROCOCO PERIOD RED CHINOISERIE FALL-FRONT DESK
The upper section with a fall-front
surmounted by a sarcophagus (or pagoda) shaped top and with shaped sides
opening to reveal a writing surface with five shaped drawers; the bottom section
with three long drawers flanked by canted stiles leading to elegantly
shaped sides resting on a molded base with toupie feet. Decorated overall
with exceptionally fine Chinoiserie depicting fanciful country scenes
with pagodas, boats, and people pursuing all sorts of leisure time activities
Third
Quarter 18th Century
67” w x 29” d x 51” h
FA02K6-225
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