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18thC Italian Polychrome Painted Centre Table Desk
The beautifully hand-painted kneehole-desk or centre table with five drawers about the knee having later brass knob handles, on tapering square supports, the top, back and sides with all-over decoration to include line decoration and ribbon tied floral swags, with a central urn of fruit to the top, the legs with vines, the whole in a soft saffron ground with green and scarlet highlights, surviving from the last quarter of eighteenth century northern Italy.
In desirable original and untouched condition, the paintwork has a good surface patina and has not been overpainted or restored in any way. The top has a surface crack as photographed with the front section having some discolouration. The escutcheons are lacking to the two lower drawers and the locks are absent, with each drawer gliding comfortably, with two having been relined. The lower right drawer face is a little wonky as it sits in its frame. She is stable on her feet. She proves heavy and the timber is certainly not pine, more likely a hardwood such as cedar. There are some remnants of old wood worm, please again refer to the photographs for a full visual reference.
While the Rococo style was popular in France, 18th-century Italian antique furniture was in the Empire and Neoclassic styles. The curves of Baroque gave way to less complex and geometric. Paint colors returned to a more neutral palette. While the lines of Italian Empire and Neoclassic styles were plainer and more geometric, ornamentation was larger and inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian styles.
This piece, having decoration to the back, akin somewhat to a partners desk, suggests it was intended to be placed centrally and may well have been used as a reception type desk in a foyer of sorts.
A gloriously pretty piece to work from as a desk or simply to gaze longingly at as a side table.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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In desirable original and untouched condition, the paintwork has a good surface patina and has not been overpainted or restored in any way. The top has a surface crack as photographed with the front section having some discolouration. The escutcheons are lacking to the two lower drawers and the locks are absent, with each drawer gliding comfortably, with two having been relined. The lower right drawer face is a little wonky as it sits in its frame. She is stable on her feet. She proves heavy and the timber is certainly not pine, more likely a hardwood such as cedar. There are some remnants of old wood worm, please again refer to the photographs for a full visual reference.
While the Rococo style was popular in France, 18th-century Italian antique furniture was in the Empire and Neoclassic styles. The curves of Baroque gave way to less complex and geometric. Paint colors returned to a more neutral palette. While the lines of Italian Empire and Neoclassic styles were plainer and more geometric, ornamentation was larger and inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian styles.
This piece, having decoration to the back, akin somewhat to a partners desk, suggests it was intended to be placed centrally and may well have been used as a reception type desk in a foyer of sorts.
A gloriously pretty piece to work from as a desk or simply to gaze longingly at as a side table.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 10/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Furniture
Date c.1780
Late 18th Century Antiques Material Painted
Origin Italian
Item code as155a1874 / 1959
Status Sold
£3750.00 
$4860.00 
€4344.75 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 10/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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