A mid 18th Century Italian inlaid walnut bureau, the top decorated with stylized sphinxes flanking a tazza of fruit, the fall-flap with acanthus scrolling bands, angel mask and shell motifs, enclosing six interior drawers, three long drawers below having matching decoration, the sides inlaid with female classical figures under a flambeau urn and surrounded by scrolling leaves, raised on shaped bracket feet, 48 x 21 x 38in. high.