Northern French Secretaire in Elm

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Elm burl secretaire. Base with three drawers plus one in the molding, surmounted by a drop-leaf door concealing a rosewood … Read more Elm burl secretaire. Base with three drawers plus one in the molding, surmounted by a drop-leaf door concealing a rosewood cabinet, with an open compartment and a group of six drawers and two secret compartments. Leather insert on the inside of the drop-leaf, upper drawer in the band under the top, black marble top. Oak interior, plinth legs. Northern France, second half of the 19th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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