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795 - Ebonised wood secretaire inlaid with ivory and semi-precious…
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Estimate €8,000 - €15,000
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Ebonised wood secretaire inlaid with ivory and semi-precious stones, attributed to Ferdinando Pogliani, Italian School, 19th century Ebonised wood inlaid with ivory and semi-precious stones. Dimensions: 170 x 104 x 52 cm. A magnificent 19th-century Italian secretaire attributed to Ferdinando Pogliani, a prominent Milanese cabinetmaker renowned for his luxurious compositions in dark woods enhanced with ivory and semi-precious stone inlays. The structure comprises an upper section with flanked compartments and drawers, crowned by turned balustrades and pyramidal finials, which lend a vertical and monumental character to the design. The richly ornamented hinged lid reveals several drawers and storage spaces, designed for writing and organising documents. The exterior of the lid is adorned with figurative decoration, depicting an allegorical scene of cherubs and mythological figures in an aquatic setting, executed in delicate polychrome inlay and surrounded by geometric frames and scrollwork. The piece rests on fluted, turned legs joined by cut-out crossbars, ensuring both stability and elegance. The combination of the deep black of the ebony finish with the whiteness of the ivory and the polychrome of the precious stones creates a striking visual contrast, characteristic of the work of Pogliani and his workshop. A work of the highest technical and decorative quality, it reflects the refined Italian historicism of the 19th century and is preserved in perfect condition following careful restoration.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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