LOUIS XVI PERIOD LADY'S SECRETARY Stamped by Louis Peridiez In rosewood veneer, chased and gilded bronze ornamentation, veined white marble top, the front opening with a flap revealing a writing desk, four drawers and five compartments, two leaves in the lower part, resting on pilaster feet, stamped twice L.PERIDIEZ and JME hallmark on the right rear post. H.:105 cm (41 ¼ in.) l.:78 cm (30 ¾ in.) P.:37 cm (14 ½ in.) Louis Peridiez, received master in 1764 A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted and tulipwood secretaire de dame, stamped by Louis Peridiez * Information for buyers: When leaving the EU, a CITES re-export certificate may be required, at the expense of the future buyer. * Information to buyers: For an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.