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French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

$11,900
£9,035.95
€10,333.29
CA$16,626.03
A$18,491.77
CHF 9,655.83
MX$225,025.17
NOK 123,319.65
SEK 115,652.08
DKK 77,121.27
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About the Item

A charming French 19th century Transitional style tulipwood, ormolu, and white Carrara marble secretary desk. The secretary is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant foliate ormolu sabots. The scalloped-shaped apron is centered by a fine ormolu mount below three drawers. Each of the drawers is decorated with a pierced central ormolu keyhole escutcheon with a charming tied ribbon and two berried laurel pulls at either side set on a butterfly veneered tulipwood background and framed in a beautiful Charnwood band. The drop front 'Abattan' above displays faux leather books with fine gold-tooled writing which opens to reveal a fitted gold-tooled leather writing surface, two shelves, and two small drawers. Above is the original fitted white Carrara marble top framed within a fine pierced wrap-around ormolu gallery. All original gilt and patina throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.75 in (111.13 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 06101stDibs: LU949922956152

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