french-fruitwood-secretaire-a-abbatant
Lot 2284
French Fruitwood Secretaire a Abbatant
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Second quarter 19th century, one piece form, applied cove molded cornice featuring a hidden cornice drawer, fall front lid with book-matched veneers, divided interior with eight drawers, leather writing surface, above three flush case drawers, rounded case corners, conforming base, turned front feet.

57.5 x 42 x 17 in.

Private Collection, Orange County, Virginia

Later leather writing surface; shrinkage separation especially at lid; some insect damage; shrinkage splitting to both case sides.