$688
Georgian Red- and Gilt-japanned Fall-front Desk, England, 18th century with later japanning, oak secondary wood, overall decoration depicting Asian-inspired landscapes, fall-front opens to interior with eight pigeonholes and six drawers, four graduated long drawers, bracket feet, ht. 41 3/4, writing surface ht. 32, wd. 40 1/2, dp. 21 1/2 in. Estimate $600-800 Scattered loses to japanning, age crack to lid, bottom drawer locked. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-07-20
