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Louis XV Period Secretary At Doucine by Denis Louis Ancellet - 18th Century

$6,800
£5,139.96
€5,906.73
CA$9,468.96
A$10,533.83
CHF 5,521.96
MX$128,720.81
NOK 70,315.33
SEK 66,192.16
DKK 44,091.46
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About the Item

Oven secretary in walnut and other european woods, opening with two leaves a flap and a drawer. The decor is composed of three medallions containing inlaid floral arrangements. Opening the flap reveals the paper holder made up of compartments and six small drawers. The flap is surmounted by an ogee drawer. This secretary is stamped with DL ANCELLET for Denis Louis Ancellet on the back of the piece (please see the picture). He received as a Master on December 3, 1766, Denis Louis Ancellet had set up his carpentry shop on rue Saint-Nicolas in Paris in 1780 after having occupied a space on rue de Charenton. His furniture uses walnut or mahogany, woods embellished with ebony inlays. His furniture was appreciated by his contemporaries and the Garde Meuble Royal ordered about sixty pieces of furniture from him to supply the Château de Saint-Cloud, including chests of drawers and secretaries. This piece of furniture is quite solid but shows signs of time and use over the centuries. Please look at all the photos and we are always happy to send as many more as needed. 1 key for the pair of doors only.
  • Creator:
    Denis-Louis Ancellet (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.18 in (130 cm)Width: 37.4 in (95 cm)Depth: 14.96 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This piece of furniture is quite solid but shows signs of time and use over the centuries. Please look at all the photos and we are always happy to send as many more as needed. 1 key for the pair of doors only.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9400238044112

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