A lovely late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted German K.P.M. porcelain desk
Decorated all-over with porcelain plaques painted with scenes of courting couples, the upper section with a central cupboard door mounted with a square plaque and nine surrounding drawers, the lower section with shaped top inset with three frieze drawers, each of the corners with a male figure emerging from a scrolled volute, above four tapering fluted and floral-painted porcelain legs with four putti, attached by a stretcher centered with a scantily-clad woman.
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Creator:KPM Porcelain(Cabinetmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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Style:Belle Époque(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzePorcelainWoodEbonized,Gilt
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Place of Origin:Germany
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:GoodRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some chips to the porcelain. Professionally repaired. Antiques like this always have age cracks and small repairs.
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Seller Location:Long Island City, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: 7968Seller: LU90567611443
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