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Rare Louis XV Secretaire in Rosewood & Burl, c. 1770

$6,550
£5,032.12
€5,781.85
CA$9,213.39
A$10,350.83
CHF 5,408.32
MX$126,336.68
NOK 68,669.90
SEK 64,638.25
DKK 43,146.33

About the Item

An 18th century, period Louis XV Secretaire in exquisite Rosewood and burl walnut with a grey veined marble top. The fall-front features an inlaid marquetry design in various exotic fruitwoods of a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon; this door opens to reveal a leather inset writing surface and four short drawers under three storage spaces, above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing a shelf and unique removable “strong box”, supported on cabriole legs. Purchased in Paris. Circa 1770.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FZ24-3481stDibs: LU1386241231092

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