Italian Carved, Lacquered And Painted Writing Table. Italy, 19th–20th Century.

Italian Carved, Lacquered and Painted Writing Table. Italy, 19th–20th century.

173 x 90.5 x h 81 cm.

A large writing table entirely in carved, lacquered and painted wood. The structure features tapered square-section legs with gilt leaf ornaments; the apron is decorated with a continuous frieze of carved and gilded egg-and-dart and rosette motifs, all lacquered in cream. The top is painted overall on a black ground with polychrome floral scrolls, exotic birds and foliate motifs simulating scagliola, a decorative technique associated with the Tuscan and Roman tradition.

Condition report: Some losses and localized defects to the painted surface of the top; the structure is in generally good condition.

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