French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut

French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Abattant, 19th c., the rounded corner and edge top over a cavetto frieze drawer and a fall front with an inset red leather writing surface and an interior fitted with 6 drawers and 2 "secret compartments," over three deep drawers, on a plinth base on bracket feet, H.- 56 3/4 in., W.- 35 1/2 in., D.- 15 1/2 in.
Condition Report: Condition consistent with age and use. 19th century. Key is present. Shrinkage crack to top, veneer loss at rim of cavetto drawer. Fall front and drawer fronts need refinishing. Shrinkage cracks to both sides. A handsome example. ______________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.