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Modern, Desk

Description

Modern
Desk

c. 1940
lacquered wood, goat skin
29.25 h x 51.25 w x 29.5 d in (74 x 130 x 75 cm)

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Condition

Fair to good condition. Likely refinished at some point in its history. Goat skin top exhibits several areas of lifting along edges and corners, ring stains, as well as moderate toning or discoloration. Lacquered wood elements retain older chips or losses, largest to one pedestal corner measuring approximately 1.5 x 0.5 inches, scattered scratches and abrasions, as well as some seam and grain separations throughout.

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Modern, Desk

Lot 0313

Estimate $1,500-$2,000Mar 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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