SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

Details

A MILANESE EBONY, EBONISED AND IVORY INLAID BUREAU
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Decorated throughout with scrolling foliate arabesques, with a later tan leather-lined top above three drawers, the two deep drawers each with concealed compartment, on turned tapering legs joined by a curving stretcher to a lyre shaped back support
37in. (94cm.) high, 40in. (102cm.) wide, 25in. (63cm.) deep

Provenance

Christie's, South Kensington, Eurpoean Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries, Carpets 5th April 2005, lot 186

Special Notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage