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19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh

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19th C. royal antique burl wood secretary desk & black leather drop leaf top HRH . Very rare early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, Succession: Prince murat documents it still holds the ink stamp from the Sale from "Chateau De La Bastide Murrat" very exceptional "Loupe D'orme" burr elm wood. Drop-leaf with black leather top, circa 1795-1815. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Historical secretary purchased by La Comtesse de Neuilly From Château de Labastide-Murat This was the Secretary Desk of His Royal Highness Joachim Murat-Napoleon the 1st Prince Murat, brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte. & Grand Duke of Berg from 1806 to 1808 & King of Naples as Joachim-Napoleon Husband of Caroline Bonaparte Queen consort of Naples / Grand Duchess consort of Berg Carolina Maria Annunziata Bonaparte Murat This is a Royal piece of Furniture. Attaching the Fiche Stating : Straight up secretary of a monumental Aspect Made from the thuya burl , the interior built with Sycamore and Darkened wood The Key lock ornate with Ivory. Very beautiful fabrication ( Judge by the refined Assembly , and the mounting of the Drawers And cabinets, the sliding passages, the interior side very well refinished. With exceptional Quality of the veins of the Thuya “La Loupe” The furniture made of the loupe or burl of thuya , they were commissioned for “ Grande Commande ” The high End. And every aspect of this piece confirms it. Provenance: It has the ink stamp of the sale of the “chateau de La Bastide Murrat in “Perigord” which was the old Name for the “Dordogne” area. The sale of this piece took place in 1928 , they sold the personal furniture of the Prince Murat No Reservation . An important and rare Period desk with a Pull out drawers and Enclosing fitted interior drawers with incredible Bronze work. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture rare Wood . all original hardware and plaques . the entirety of this art work rare Desk to a category of its own. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor such as cracks chips losses etc.. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person. we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the Ink from the letters written over the centuries on the interior of the drawer, the fitting work and the design we have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship . the result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande . this type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well . This versatile piece of history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office . In a library , living room , study , or executive desk .

Dimensions:

Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)

Style:

Empire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Burl,Elm,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1790-1815

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. As seen in the pictures, you are welcome to see it in person at La Maison Francaise Antiques, by appointment only. Thank you.

Seller Location:

West Hollywood, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4400213327642

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