ITALIAN CARVED AND DARK-FINISHED LADY'S WRITING DESK,18th-19th century. Rectangular top with carved edge over three aligned drawers above two short drawers flanking kneehole; cabriole legs end in shod scroll feet. Carved overall with scrolls, volutes, cartouche, C-scroll and shell decoration - 30 in. x 33 3/8 in. x 18 1/4 in.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Psychic Jeane Dixon, Washington, DC
Estimate $600-800
Fair/poor condition with shrinkage and age cracks on tip surface; old restoration on top; ware on both upper side edges ( under molded edges ) from lifting to move case; molding lost; left lower drawer track restoration needed; considerable ware to uper left corner edge; scattered mild age cracks to case areas.
