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Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
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This original 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire has a stunning veneer and marquetry. The elegant unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grains with maple and bird's-eye maple as well as satinwood. The secretaire has three drawers on the outside. The inside of the writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This gorgeous and remarkable desk is in very good original condition and has its original patina.
It ships from Europe and includes shipping costs and customs to Boston.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1760
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The desk is in very good original condition.
- Seller Location:Belmont, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1772230266092
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