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18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp

$8,280.81
£6,142.16
€6,950
CA$11,339.20
A$12,607.02
CHF 6,599.02
MX$154,620.96
NOK 84,022.17
SEK 79,326.88
DKK 52,900.44
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About the Item

Rose veneer on oak. High-rectangular body with finely veneered wood on four feet. Foldable writing board (leather cover missing), a drawer, lower wing door. Gilded bronze mountings. Top cover with a gray brown marble top. Signed. (L-128).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.34 in (138 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2528323359742

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