SECRETAIRE WITH PAINTED DRAWER FRONTS

SECRETAIRE WITH PAINTED DRAWER FRONTS,

Louis XV, probably Rhineland ca. 1760.

Tulipwood and rosewood in veneer, and "en papillon", and inlaid with reserves and fillets. Upper part with double-doors over a central drawer with 3 hinged compartments, in part with leather-lined compartments and analogous double-doors. Supplemented fitted interior with 10 drawers on top, arranged in 5 rows, and 6 drawers below, arranged in 3 rows, and with fine reverse glass painting featuring colorful flowers on a white ground. Front with 1 drawer on top. Bronze mounts and sabots. Requires some restoration.

82x41x141 cm

Provenance:
- from a private collection, Switzerland.