Secrétaire Louis XVI, Lombardy

Description
An important Louis XVI exotic and fruitwoods veneered and finely inlaid secrétaire, Lombardy late 18th century
Details

The structure features a drawer under the top, a drop-front compartment and a pair of doors at the base. The entire surface is veneered with kingwood, outlined with boxwood and rosewood stringing. The frieze below the top is decorated with inlaid vegetal scrolls, while the fall-front and door panels are adorned with inlays of cherubs. The uprights, both on the sides and the front, as well as the feet, are richly inlaid with floral candelabra and cherub motifs.

A piece of exceptional craftsmanship and refined decorative detail.

Height: 155 cm (61 in.)
Width: 107 cm (42⅛ in.)
Depth: 42 cm (16½ in.)

Condition
excellent
Category
Item Number
2971
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