Carved Indian Export Secretaire
An Indian export secretaire, circa 1890s, with a fall front writing surface splattered with charming ink stains from past owners and featuring detailed carvings of iris, lotus, and maple flowers. This piece exhibits a fascinating marriage of aesthetics with a form adhering to European tastes of the period with the carved details being of Indian style.
Dimensions: 109cmH x 92cmW x 44cmD
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
An Indian export secretaire, circa 1890s, with a fall front writing surface splattered with charming ink stains from past owners and featuring detailed carvings of iris, lotus, and maple flowers. This piece exhibits a fascinating marriage of aesthetics with a form adhering to European tastes of the period with the carved details being of Indian style.
Dimensions: 109cmH x 92cmW x 44cmD
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
Description
An Indian export secretaire, circa 1890s, with a fall front writing surface splattered with charming ink stains from past owners and featuring detailed carvings of iris, lotus, and maple flowers. This piece exhibits a fascinating marriage of aesthetics with a form adhering to European tastes of the period with the carved details being of Indian style.
Dimensions: 109cmH x 92cmW x 44cmD
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
