Late 17th Century Louis XIV Italian walnut Scrittorio con Scarabattolo with thick burled walnut drawer fronts and striking carved fruitwood inlay.

An Italian masterpiece of solid walnut structure and sculpted details; this version of a Secretary incorporated within a chest of drawers has a hinged top & upper front panel which open to reveal a desktop writing space with 6 inlay framed drawers. Ornate forged iron hinges. Locks & keys. Dovetail joinery.

Northern Italy, Veneto region. Circa 1680.

Measures of prominent top: 67.3"W x 43.2"H x 26.8"D

Additional measures: cabinet body 59.4"W x 23.4"D, open desktop surface 57.4"W x 15"D, large drawer (3) interior 55.9"W x 6.9"H x 21.3"D, small drawer (6) interior 16.9"W x 3.1"H x 11"D