£400
A MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE HARDWOOD WRITING DESK AND CHAIR
with elaborately floral carved/pierced superstructure with asymmetrical cabinets and drawer flanking central shelves and pigeon holes over plain writing surface bordered with key design on floral carved serpentine supports joined by further floral carved aprons with two short frieze drawers to front, 132cm high x 113cm wide x 75cm deep accompanying chair with elaborately carved/pierced floral back rest over lotus flower carved seat with key border on scrolled floral carved front supports joined by carved pierced aprons, 110cm high x 55cm wide x 56cm deep (2)
Desk appears in a fair to good condition with minimal wear to top surfaces inclusive of what may be ink stains to writing surface and also minor looseness to some decorative elements
Chair is in a good overall condition with very light age related wear throughout
Both appear to be constructed of Japanese Camellia
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.8% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
