Baltimore School Painted Table Top Desk

Circa 1840s, allover paint decoration, the desk with 3/4 gallery above hinged slant lid, black ground with acanthus leaf decoration in golden tones surrounding a green leafy cluster.

10 x 17 x 20 in.

Private collection, Richmond, VA

Allover expected wear and paint loss; crack to lid; missing lock.

$300 - 500