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Rare demi-lune desk with marble insert

Description
Extraordinary and rare demi-lune desk featuring top with molded edge and verde antico marble insert resting above a central fluted drawer flanked by a pair of doors, each with bead banding and inlaid with elm root and mahogany marquetry. Left door enclosing 3 drawers, right one a single shelf; doors and drawer fitted with (later) round brass escutcheons. The whole raised on 8 fluted legs ending in ball feet below a corresponding decorative reed edge and frontal curved skirts. Three keys. In mahogany.

Matching credenza available, ref# SV32.

Origin:	Germany
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Mahogany, elm root, marble
Condition:	Good. Professionally restored.
Creation Date:	1920's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Revival
Dealer Reference #:	DE14
Incollect Reference #:	737617