This elegant escritorio (a bureau with drop-front desk) of narra wood with elegant line inlays of kamagong wood is from the middle of the 1800s. The top drawer can be pulled down to reveal a generous writing surface. In addition, three drawers flank a cabinet and a middle compartment on either side. The cabinet door features a blossom pattern outlined in lanite wood. The drawer pulls are tipped with silver accents. The bureau features three other drawers with a marquetry of verdant ferns circling the keyholes. On the sides, geometric inlay provides additional interest to the piece. (Contributed)
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An Elegant Escritorio (A Bureau with Drop-Front Desk)
mid–19th century (circa 1850)
narra wood with outstanding marquetry of contrasting woods
46” x 43” x 21” (117 cm x 109 cm x 53 cm)
PHP 500,000
Provenance: Provenance: Private Collection, Manila