Lot Essay
A virtually identical walnut bureau both in overall outline and veneered decoration is illustrated in Il Valore dei Mobili Antichi, Turin, 1983, p.76.
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VENICE, MID-18TH CENTURY
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A NORTH ITALIAN ROCOCO WALNUT AND PARQUETRY BUREAU
Venice, Mid-18th Century
The rectangular top and faux-panelled slant-front enclosing a fitted interior with central door flanked by pigeonholes and a pair of drawers over a central sliding compartment, the base with three serpentine drawers, on cabriole legs, three legs replaced
42in. (106.75cm.) high, 41½in. (105.5cm.) wide, 23in. (58.5cm) deep
Venice, Mid-18th Century
The rectangular top and faux-panelled slant-front enclosing a fitted interior with central door flanked by pigeonholes and a pair of drawers over a central sliding compartment, the base with three serpentine drawers, on cabriole legs, three legs replaced
42in. (106.75cm.) high, 41½in. (105.5cm.) wide, 23in. (58.5cm) deep