Emilian Baroque Flap Desk

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A mid-18th century Baroque drop-leaf chest of drawers. Constructed of fir and poplar and clad in walnut with large burl … Read more A mid-18th century Baroque drop-leaf chest of drawers. Constructed of fir and poplar and clad in walnut with large burl veneer inserts. Curved at the front and supported by curved feet, it features two drawers and a drop-leaf door containing a cabinet with four smaller drawers and an open compartment concealing a secret. The back has been replaced, but the locks are original. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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