An impressive George I scarlet japanned secretaire kneehole desk of large proportions Circa 1720, the external japanned surfaces require professional restoration and extensive revivification Decorated with pagoda buildings, assorted figures, exotic birds, trees, animals including a tiger, flowers and foliage within mountainous and riverside landscapes, the hinged top and secretaire drawer enclosing four short drawers, two pigeon holes and an inset writing surface, above two short dummy drawers and six short oak lined drawers, flanking a shaped arched kneehole with a door to the recess, enclosing one shelf, on an ogee moulded plinth base terminating in later large ball feet and later castors, measurements excluding the feet: 123.5cm wide x 61cm deep x 83cm high, (48 1/2in wide x 24in deep x 32 1/2in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing