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Late 18th Century Secretaire with Architectural Marquetry, Italy, circa 1770
$11,915.94
£8,875.66
€10,000
CA$16,409.22
A$17,861.02
CHF 9,463.92
MX$214,805.82
NOK 120,331.28
SEK 110,270.31
DKK 76,193.38
About the Item
Antique top secretary
Italy
various precious woods
second half 18th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 219 x 89 x 50 cm
Description:
Slender and well-proportioned secretary with architectural marquetry.
Two-piece piece of furniture standing on slightly curved stud feet.
The three lower drawers are veneered diagonally and mirrored starting from the keyhole. A corresponding arrangement of the grain patterns can also be found on the sides and the secretary flap.
The writing part, which is built on the chest-like base, is elegantly curved on the outside. The slanted writing flap leads to the strongly recessed top.
If we open the flap, we see a simple interior veneered in light fruitwood with four drawers.
The highlight of the piece of furniture is the single-door structure. Also veneered diagonally is the outer part of the door, which forms the frame for the almost three-dimensional inlay work.
Depicted is a ribbed vault supported by columns. The use of different types of wood and grain gradients in combination with the chosen vanishing point perspective convey a spatial character. The highly iridescent birch wood in the vault and the light maple wood chosen for the background make the effect of light and shadow tangible.
The cornice, which is pulled sharply upward in the center, is partially mirrored at the front. The cranked finial consists of end-grain wood pieces strung together, typical of the period.
Condition: Restored and fit for daily use. Shellac hand polish.
- Dimensions:Height: 86.23 in (219 cm)Width: 35.04 in (89 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1760-1780
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and fit for daily use. Shellac hand polish.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419236525802
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