Paul GUTH, in the taste Grooved walnut desk with rich inlaid decoration of poppy flowers, iris and other flowers with two drawers, a letter holder and a mirror in its tier. Opening by a drawer in front and presenting an entablature composed of a balustrade, it rests on two straight uprights at the back and two flared uprights at the front. 112,5 x 80 x 52 cm (wear and tear and missing veneer) A carved walnut desk, in the taste of Paul Guth, with an inlaid decoration of poppies, iris and other flowers. Open on two drawers and with a letter-holder below a trabeation with a railing. Stands on two straight feet on the back and tapered ones on the front. 44,29 x 31,50 x 20,47 inch (uses and lacks of veneer)

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