An Italian rococo polychrome-painted miniature desk third quarter 18th century

the upper section with a rectangular top above a niche flanked by four drawers with scrolling sides above a rectangular lower section above two drawers raised on cabriole legs, the whole decorated with neoclassical motifs.  Decoration refreshed.

Winter Antiques Show, January 19-28, 2007, New York

In good overall condition consistent with age and use. Small necessary repairs with minor retouching as needed. Small losses and general evidence of age and use.
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