Lot 55: Chinoiserie Japanned Slant-Front Desk

Chinoiserie Japanned Slant-Front Desk
18th Century
A fine japanned slant-front desk, the fall front decorated with gilt landscapes, figures, pavilions, and birds within a scrolling border, opening to a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, all further decorated with gilt floral motifs on a black ground, and including a hidden well. The case with long drawer above a shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs.
height 37 1/2 inches, case width 37 inches, depth 24 1/4 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate
Condition: Left side sun-dried with significant paint loss; scattered wear, abrasions, and age cracks to japanning; expected surface wear from use.

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Estimate: $800- $1200

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $732