$450
Italian, first half 20th century. A diminutive Rococo parcel gilt and Vernis Martin black lacquered and chinoiserie decorated bureau, slant or fall front desk having a shaped top above a slant front hinged fall opening to an interior with central open pigeon hole flanked to each side by a pair of foliate painted small drawers, over a pair of reverse serpentine long drawers on cabriole legs united by a serpentine scrolling apron. The whole with chinoiserie decoration depicting figures and insects amidst stylized landscapes. Stencil mark on the back 'Made in Italy". Approximate height 36", width 36", depth 13".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-03-06