Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 31 May - 7 June 2021

A Decorators' Cornucopia - Part 1

Sold for

ZAR 35 175
Lot 57
  • A Victorian ebonized and gilt pedestal desk
  • A Victorian ebonized and gilt pedestal desk


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 35 175

About this Item

A Victorian ebonized and gilt pedestal desk

the moulded rectangular top inset with a gilt-tooled maroon leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers divided by foliate corbels, each pedestal with three panelled drawers flanked by half pilasters, panelled sides, the reverse with panelled front, on a stepped moulded plinth base raised on bun feet, gilt highlights throughout, 82cm high, 160cm wide, 95cm deep



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