Vintage Louis XVI Style Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant with Marble Top
Item Details
A vintage Louis XVI style marquetry secrétaire à abattant with a marble top. The case is finished in mixed wood veneers with gilt-metal mounts and trim. It features a rectangular, green marble top with outset corners above a dovetailed, frieze drawer and a hinged, fall front with an inlaid, musical trophy. It opens to a vacant interior and the writing surface extends over a pair of floral-inlaid, blind doors. Flanking the façade are canted, columnar stiles with Classical style, female busts continuing to a shaped, front apron with an applied, lion’s mask cartouche. The case is inscribed ‘CX’ in various spots, otherwise it is unmarked by the maker. A key to the fall front is included.
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.
| Type | Secretary Desk |
Condition
- scattered/small veneer chips, with a heavier concentration to front, right foot; back sides of upper and lower doors with scratches; right knob of frieze drawer is detached but included; missing interior shelves; repair to case near upper hinge of lower, left door; key works in fall front but not in lower door.
Dimensions
- marble top can be removed.
Item #
18DCC180-409
