Secrétaire à abattant, in pretense of weekly planner - Napoleon III - Brass, Bronze (gilt), Marble, Blackened wood - Second half 19th century
Museum quality secretary curved Boulle writing desk from the Napoleon III period, designed as a chest of drawers made of blackened wood with brass filets inlays. Front opening with 4 drawers and a flap revealing a splendid maple internal theatre. A rich trim of gilt bronzes. The upper part is an inverted doucine topped with white Carrara marble. Feet slightly arched under a delicately meshed rail. Dimensions: H127x65x35
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Museum quality secretary curved Boulle writing desk from the Napoleon III period, designed as a chest of drawers made of blackened wood with brass filets inlays. Front opening with 4 drawers and a flap revealing a splendid maple internal theatre. A rich trim of gilt bronzes. The upper part is an inverted doucine topped with white Carrara marble. Feet slightly arched under a delicately meshed rail. Dimensions: H127x65x35
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