Umbertino Secretaire With Dante Alighieri Bust Walnut Ebony Italy 1800

Features

Style:  Umbertino (1870-1900)

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Maple ,  Ebony ,  Walnut

Description

Umbertino secretaire supported by carved feet, like the uprights that frame the front where, starting from the bottom, there are three drawers, the last one presents a writing desk and many compartments, one of which with an inkwell. The three upper drawers hide a flap door, which conceals an architectural cabinet, that emulates the front of a building, with columns and two niches with bronze sculptures that frame a central door, above which there is the inscription "INDULGENT PLENR QUOTI PERPET "; there are numerous secrets. In the upper part, there is another drawer whose keyhole is carved as a grotesque mask; the broken tympanum that crowns the cabinet has a carved bust of Dante Alighieri in the middle. Walnut, burr walnut veneer with ebony framing, the interiors of the compartment are maple.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 222
Width: 120
Depth: 58,5