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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
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A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and Candelabra, Attributed to Théodore Millet "Maison Millet". The Rococo style 'Bonheur Du Jour' secretary with rounded back and sides with a sun-burst parquetry design, with two upper drawers below a circular clock with Roman numerals, flanked on each side by a pair of twin-light candelabra and faux-drawer door compartments, with a leather top that slides outwards, the apron fitted with three drawers; raised on four cabriolet legs applied with corner foliage ormolu sprays terminating in scroll sabots. circa: Paris, 1880-1890.
This beautifully designed Rococo style lady's secretary cabinet, probably by the Parisian ébéniste Théodore Millet "Maison Millet" is typical of the firm’s high quality and inventive production in the late 19thcentury. Founded in 1853 by his father, the Maison Millet won many awards at international exhibitions such as the Médaille d'or at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle, a Grand prix in 1900 and three Diplômes d'Honneur. Whilst his work is synonymous with the firms of Zwiener and Linke, sculptor Léon Messagé’s (1842-1901)
Measures: Height: 46 inches (116.9 cm)
Width: 47 1/4 inches (120 cm)
Depth: 25 3/8 inches (64.5 cm).
- Attributed to:Maison Millet (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120.02 cm)Depth: 25.38 in (64.47 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880-1890
- Condition:Repaired: Some old touch ups to veneer, ormolu and body. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful secretary in all original condition with minor age wear, considering its age, small nicks & scratches, leather top is age-worn, some wear to gilt on ormolu. Ready to use. Please view all images for an accurate condition view-report.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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