North Italian Secretaire, Attributed to Giovanni Battista Maroni longcase sanded gilt ground—with bold animal

sanded gilt ground—with bold animal iconography

Condition: In fantastic original condition with well-preserved patina

notable for its vivid red lacquer and elegantly turned wooden form

with intricate carvings and gilt gesso accents

crafted from ebony and tortoiseshell

North Italian Secretaire, Attributed to Giovanni Battista Maroni longcase sanded gilt ground—with bold animalA North Italian Rosewood, Tulipwood, Amaranth, Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Hardstone Inlaid Secretaire, Attributed to Giovanni Battista Maroni, Milan, Late 18th Century. Italy, Circa 1780, 1790 Height: 163 cms (64. 2 ins) Width: 99 cms (39 ins) Depth : 45 cms (17. 7 ins)