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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
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A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's desk or writing table) with an enamel dial clock and Candelabra, attributed to Théodore Millet "Maison Millet". The Rococo style 'Bonheur Du Jour' secretary with rounded back and sides with a sun-burst parquetry design, with two upper drawers below a circular clock with Roman numerals, flanked on each side by a pair of twin-light candelabra and faux-drawer door compartments, with a leather top that slides outwards, the apron fitted with three drawers; raised on four cabriolet legs applied with corner foliage ormolu sprays terminating in scroll sabots. The candelabra are electrified. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
This beautifully designed Rococo style lady's secretary cabinet, probably by the Parisian ébéniste Théodore Millet "Maison Millet" is typical of the firm’s high quality and inventive production in the late 19thcentury. Founded in 1853 by his father, the Maison Millet won many awards at international exhibitions such as the Médaille d'or at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle, a Grand prix in 1900 and three Diplômes d'Honneur. Whilst his work is synonymous with the firms of Zwiener and Linke, sculptor Léon Messagé’s (1842-1901)
Overall Height (To top of light-bulb): 54 inches (137.2 cm)
Height (top of ormolu candelabra): 46 inches (116.8 cm)
Width: 47 1/2 inches (120.7 cm)
Depth: 25 3/8 inches (64.5 cm)
- Attributed to:Maison Millet (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:Circa: Paris, 1890-1900
- Condition:Repaired: Restorations to body, parquetry and ormolu gilt, recent refinishing. Additions or alterations made to the original: The leather top with embossed gilt trim is recent. Refinished. Rewired: The candelabra have been electrified. Replacements made: Leather top is recent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Refinished/restored. Wear consistent to age, small nicks & scratches, leather top is new, some wear to gilt on ormolu and have been refreshed. Clockwork not guaranteed, sold as is. Lacking lock-plate to center apron drawer. Please view all images.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A2809 - Lot 114381stDibs: LU1796241332302
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