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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
This unique Louis XV-style Chinese lacquer secretary desk from the late 19th century boasts a rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Royal secretary office in the 1950's. These collectible pieces are highlighted by their art deco design
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Beautiful Set of Two Antique French Old Paris Porcelain 'Porte Plume" Statues
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
time with oriental scenes atmospheres. The "Porte Plume" was used at the secretary desk for inserting
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Antique 1830s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
cabinets. Bookcases and secretaries were also designed in the Queen Anne style. Marquetry, inlay, veneering
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Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
European styles, including Empire, Jacobean, Oriental lacquer, Adam, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and Chippendale
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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled II
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
University •Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
present British Secretary of State. None of the members of the von Pfeffel family had any direct links
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Antique Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Portfolio with 9 Ink Paintings, 2016
By Bai Ming
Located in Kansas City, MO
International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) of UNESCO. •Secretary-General of the Ceramic Art Council of China
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple
Located in Surfside, FL
technique that is linked to the traditional Japanese Oriental painting Ukiyo-e , literally ' floating
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1980s Fauvist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Located in San Francisco, CA
acrylic Career 1964-1968 - Joined People's Association as Organising Secretary 1968-1979 - Chief
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Untitled
Untitled
H 31.25 in W 30.75 in D 0.75 in

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By Carlo Bugatti
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Oriental Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oriental secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every oriental secretary was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oriental secretary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An oriental secretary, designed in the Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. John Widdicomb each produced at least one beautiful oriental secretary that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oriental Secretary?

Prices for an oriental secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,198 and can go as high as $26,955, while the average can fetch as much as $2,050.