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First half 20th century, mahogany veneer, oak secondary, one part form, rectangular top with embossed tan leather writing surface, central upper drawer flanked by eight graduated drawers all with cock beading, shaped bracket foot base, the verso with three upper drawers over two hinged cabinet doors with shelved interior.
30 x 66 x 38 in., interior kneehole 24.5 x 28 in.
From the Collection of the late Frank Russell Capra, Italian-American Film Director, Los Angeles, California Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance.
Frank Capra is synonymous with old Hollywood, and rightfully so; bringing us the iconic films "It's a Wonderful Life", "Arsenic and Old Lace", "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", "It Happened One Night", etc. starring acting greats Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Donna Reed, and many more...
Top leather surface with indents and some finish wear; some small veneer chips to top edge; the all-drawer side with wear from use; sun fading.