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Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century

$10,887.57
£8,135.98
€9,200
CA$15,160.40
A$16,291.45
CHF 8,741.31
MX$191,903.29
NOK 109,912.24
SEK 100,404.12
DKK 70,132.31

About the Item

A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals. The case is veneered in bookmatched mahogany and hand-polished. Resting on square feet, the lower section comprises three lockable drawers, surmounted by a fall-front writing surface with an additional drawer above. The structure is crowned by a classical Schinkel-style pediment with an elevated, tiered platform. Decorative mounts in the form of laurel wreaths adorn the corners above the columns, while the drawer fronts are fitted with handles terminating in lion protomes. The interior is conceived as an architectural composition: a central compartment with mirrored back, stylized rustication, and parquetry flooring in veneered burr wood, flanked by an arrangement of small drawers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64.38 in (163.5 cm)Width: 49.41 in (125.5 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Polished,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 019-04161stDibs: LU1014247142762

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