This classically beautiful, well balanced desk is made of gorgeous walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The French antique piece features 3 drawers with detailed bronze mounts and escutcheons. The top features an inlaid gold-tooled leather top, wrapped in bronze and accompanied by two flat pull out drawers to extend the writing surface. The piece rests on fluted, tapered legs with bronze capitols at top and bronze feet at bottom.
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French 19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Item Number: 2182
This striking French black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is beautifully adorned in golden raised Chinese scenes with flora and fauna. The 19th century piece features bronze pulls and escutcheons on top, and five drawers at the bottom. The secretary is decorated with a heavy crown, trimmed in gold with gold pastoral scenes below. The interior is lined in green fabric with one shelf in the upper half.
Price: $25,000