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Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a very good example of a late 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant. The secretaire is crafted of solid walnut and is a generous 39.5" wide. The fall front when down reveals an interior configuration of 6 drawers surrounding a central "cubby" with two shelves above. The lower section of the secretaire is configured with 3 long drawers. It appears that the secretaire's drop front has spent most of its life in the down position as the interior wood has obtained a natural honey color with good patination matching the outer case--with the exception of the exterior of the fall front which retains it's deeper color as it was not exposed to sunlight. The leather of the fall front is an excellent replacement. The secretaire appears to retain its original old waxed surface. All of the original brass hardware is present. Key is not available.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	walnut, brass, leather
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition. Minor normal shrinkage. Some old worming (patina); replaced leather writing surface. Original old waxed surface.
Creation Date:	c. 1780-1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.06.07.22
Incollect Reference #:	557337

Dimensions

W.	39.5 in;	H.	55 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	100.33 cm;	H.	139.7 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.