An Italian tulipwood inlaid walnut and burr walnut desk, mid 18th century

of serpentine concave form with a three quartered galleried sliding top, on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet

In overall good conserved condition. Colour slightly darker overall and less orange and more natural and attractive than in catalogue photograph. The top has had some minor areas of wear to the veneer, as visible from the catalogue photograph and would benefit from a repolish. Rear left leg possibly a later replacement.
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