Biedermeier Hand-Cut Ash Secrétaire à Abattant, 19th Century

Item Details

A fine Biedermeier-period secretaire à abattant (drop-front desk) featuring a two-part architectural design. The upper ‘temple’ section features a small cabinet flanked by ebonized columns under a pedimented top. The lower main body consists of a drop-down writing surface opening to a sophisticated interior ‘theater’ with burl-veneered drawers, bone knobs, and a mirrored central perspective recess with a parquetry floor. The case is primarily veneered in light-toned ash with book-matched grain patterns. The desk is framed by massive ebonized architectural columns on block feet.

Condition

- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, abrasions and wear consistent with age and use; scattered finish and veneer loss; discoloration.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGR15352