Neoclassical Lombard Secretaire

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Neoclassical secretaire made at the end of the 18th century. Made with two doors in the base, folding door with … Read more Neoclassical secretaire made at the end of the 18th century. Made with two doors in the base, folding door with cabinet and drawer under the top. Made of walnut and then veneered and inlaid in various essences, including walnut, prickly walnut, rosewood, boxwood, maple and more. Inlaid candelabra on the uprights and feet; Greek leaves in the base upright, with rosettes in the centre, while the band under the top containing the drawer is inlaid with a repeated motif of a classic vase faced by dolphins with acanthus leaves in their mouths. At the center of the quadripartite rosewood reserves of the doors are rosettes inlaid with stylized landscapes. Internal cabinet composed of two rows of drawers and open letter holder compartments, treated leather top. Original hardware. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
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