French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1770

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This French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite piece stands out … Read more This French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful kingwood veneer and marquetry on an oak carcass. The secretaire with a serpentine shaped front stands on four curved legs which are embellished with foliate Rococo bronze applications. The lower part has two doors which open to a spacious compartment with a shelf. The upper part has a sloping writing flap. The outside is decorated with a beautiful veneer and marquetry pattern. The inside of the writing compartment has 3 small drawers and six open compartments. An antique brownish gold embossed leather covers the writing surface. Details The secretaire measures H: 43.11 in. (109.5 cm), W: 43.30 in. (110 cm), D: 27.95 in. (71 cm) and comes refinished with a shellac polish. See less