Portuguese Baroque style carved walnut writing desk/ library table, 19th c., finished all around, having rectangular top with ornamental trim, over three drawers and faux drawer apron, with gilt-metal accents, rising on bulbous spiral-turned supports, joined by H-stretcher, ending on bun feet, approx 31 3/8"h, 61"w, 33 7/8"d, floor to bottom of apron (clearance): approx 24"h

08.10.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 3090- please note that I am not a furniture expert, so have taken numerous images for your review, please refer to online images for best and full views as the table is not completely accessible at this time, the table is overall structurally stable, it appears to be intact with restoration and/or refinishing, the table exhibits surface wear including scratches, abrasions, scattered small gouges, spotting, tonal variation, and a few small wood patches/filled repairs, there are visible seams and stable age separations at trim, including a stable split at one corner, the drawers slide well, drawer bottoms and interiors appear to have possibly been restored and/or replaced, the turned legs and stretcher exhibit minor wood losses, rubs evidence of old woodworm, nicks, rubs, and general wear consistent with age and use, brass mounts and pulls appear present with expected mellowing and patination, all commensurate with age, origin and conservation

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