Lot 5433 - ibid154 Works of Art, Decorative Arts & Céramiques européennes - online only - mardi, 23. septembre 2025, 9h30
WRITING DESK
Rococo, Berne, ca. 1755/60. Workshop of Mathäus Funk (1697–1783).
Walnut inlaid in rectangular reserves with fluted fillets. Three-sided curved body on a cut-out frame and curved legs. Slightly recessed top with curved hinged writing surface in front of five compartments and nine drawers. Two pull-out secret compartments, each in front of a drawer. Lower section with two sans-traverse drawers, the lower edge of each drawer with brass fluting. The back with three partly incomplete wax seals bearing the inscription “Ufficio della città di Lucerna”. Gilt bronze fittings. One key.
104 × 62 (91) × 110 cm.
Conditionreport:
- Paste paper removed on the inside<br>- Some cracks and signs of wear<br>- Bronze sabot needs repair<br>- Wax seal partly incomplete<br>- Faded CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Vendu pour CHF 4 125 (frais inclus)