Small secretary with curved front and sides in exotic wood marquetry with trellis decoration, the upper part in doucine covered with a griotte red marble, the central part opening with a flap forming a writing case revealing two niches and two small drawers, the lower part opening with three drawers. Protruding uprights, the whole resting on four slightly arched feet. Ornamentation of chased bronzes, such as corner falls, underlining moldings, key escutcheons, lamp bases and sabots. Louis XV style, circa 1900. 130 x 68.5 x 33 cm. (Accident to the front left foot and crack to the flap).

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