A walnut and ivory inlaid pedestal desk, 19th century

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A walnut and ivory inlaid pedestal desk, 19th century
Decorated overall with geometric motifs, marquetry panels depicting various courtesans, meandering foliage and silver wire lines, the rectangular top centred with a panel depicting a classical scene, above a frieze fitted with frieze drawers with two panelled doors below, one fitted with three sliding trays, on plinth bases with block feet, with remains of paper depository label
43½in. (110cm.) wide, 31¼in. (79.5cm.) high, 23¾in. (60.5cm.) deep

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