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French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

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French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire French, late 19th Century Height 132.5cm, width 91cm, depth 66cm This elegant secretaire, or writing desk, is a fine piece of nineteenth-century French craftsmanship in the older style of Louis XV. The secretaire is of traditional form, raised on four cabriole legs connected with two shelves. The legs support the body of the secretaire, the front of which opens to reveal various compartments and shelves. The surfaces throughout are delicately adorned with floral marquetry in variously coloured woods. The front two feet are finished with gilt bronze foliate sabots, while the keyhole to the front of the body features a gilt bronze frame.

Attributed to:

Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 52.17 in (132.5 cm)Width: 35.83 in (91 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu,Wood,Marquetry

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Late 19th Century

Condition:

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 119481stDibs: LU95633268052

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