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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak
$4,050.73
£3,009.41
€3,400
CA$5,616.53
A$6,040.10
CHF 3,229.65
MX$72,841.93
NOK 40,841.20
SEK 37,211.59
DKK 25,913.65
About the Item
A provincial Louis XVI secretary or ‘secrétaire à abattant’. Classicism, late 18th century. West Germany/ Belgium. Made from solid oak.
Straight-lined, exceptionally flat, laterally coffered oak body with fluted pilaster strips ending in slightly tapering feet. The front is decoratively carved and divided into 2 parts. A large rectangular writing flap consisting of a moulded frame with acanthus frieze and flattened panel with rosettes at the cranked corners. Underneath are 3 drawers carved with leaf and vine ornaments. Behind the writing flap, there is a removable insert with 5 small drawers and open compartments. A slightly protruding moulded top panel forms the upper end of the cabinet.
Dimensions
Height: 135 cm / 53.14 inch.
Width: 119 cm / 46.85 inch.
Depth: 38 cm or 94 cm with the writing flap open / 14.96 inch or 37 inch with the writing flap open.
Height of the writing flap: 67 cm / 26.37 inch.
Internal dimensions of the drawers: 11 cm (4.33 in.) high, 98 cm (38.58 in.) wide, 29 cm (11.41 in.) deep.
Good authentic condition with slight signs of age-related wear including visible repairs and dark (presumably ink) stains on the top panel. See photos.
The surface has been cleaned and waxed.
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- Dimensions:Height: 53.15 in (135 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Repaired. Replacements made. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good authentic condition with slight signs of age-related wear including visible repairs and dark (presumably ink) stains on the top panel. See photos. The surface has been cleaned and waxed.
- Seller Location:Dusseldorf, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3999146959822
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