Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant, Attributed to F.N. Geny, Lyon, circa 1780
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Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant, Attributed to F.N. Geny, Lyon, circa 1780
About the Item
- Attributed to:François-Noël Geny (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Minor restorations, shellac polish. Expertise and condition report available on request.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU102745082443
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