Bidspirit auction | Chinese Export Carved Slant-Front Secretary

Chinese Export Carved Slant-Front Secretary Desk - Chinese export heavily carved slant-front secretary desk, dating roughly from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. Features deeply undercut, high-relief Asian woodcarvings of five-toed imperial dragons weaving through clouds. It features 6 outer drawers and 4 small inner drawers, 3 mail slots, and two pull out supports for the fold down work area. 1 finial bent, 1 final broken off (included), 1 mail slot engraving broken off (included); please see images. Measures approx. 51” x 38 1/4” x 19.” Special consideration will need to be made for pick-up or shipping due to the size and weight of this item. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.