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Lot 278
Antique Louis XV Style Rosewood Secrétaire à Abattant
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, one part form, rosewood veneers, oak secondary, dovetailed case, molded cornice, upper cabinet with two hinged glazed panel doors, moire silk lined interior with two shelves and three small drawers, fall front central desk with eight small drawers and pigeon holes with lower sliding hidden compartment, the base with two hinged doors with banded inlays with a divided and shelved interior, drop skirt, short cabriole feet with ormolu mounts, case with canted corners, banded inlaid sides.

89.5 x 45 x 20 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, High Point, North Carolina

Fair condition; slight warp to upper right door; later silk interior lining (in good condition); small scattered veneer chips; fall front panel is loose and ill fitting; lid's escutcheon is detached (but present); spotted discoloration to fall front panel at exterior.