Y A Louis XV/XVI transitional tulipwood, ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted secretaire

Y A Louis XV/XVI transitional tulipwood, ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted secretaire a abattant, by Pierre-Francois Guignard, last quarter 18th century, the later marble top above the fall enclosing a compartment, pigeonholes and drawers, above two further cupboard doors enclosing a shelf, the top stamped twice 'P F Guignard, JME', 111.5cm high, 55cm wide, 31cm deepGuignard received his mastership as a Menusier in 1767Please note this secretaire has been re-catalogued to reflect the prescence of the maker's stampsCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Old splits and cracks, some chips and losses to veneersThere are old cracks to some of the porcelain plaques - one has signs of old glue which has discolouredPlease see additional images for details of the maker's stamps - they are quite faint The fitted interior appears more recent in partThe velvet to the fall with marks. wear, and stainingThe gilt metal areas have discoloured Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer