A Louis XV kingwood, tulipwood and marquetry hanging secretaire cabinet

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A Louis XV kingwood, tulipwood and marquetry hanging secretaire cabinet
The tambour shutter above three drawers and a fall front inlaid with a floral bouquet, enclosing a gilt-tooled burgondy leather-lined writing-surface to the reverse, with a fitted interior with three shelves and three drawers, the base with a panel enclosing a concealed compartment, minor losses to the veneers, one drawer locked
129cm. high x 37cm. wide x 34cm. deep
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Christie's charges a Buyer's premium calculated at 23.205% of the hammer price for each lot with a value up to €110,000. If the hammer price of a lot exceeds €110,000 then the premium for the lot is calculated at 23.205% of the first €110,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of €110,000. Buyer's Premium is calculated on this basis for each lot individually.

Lot Essay

This secretaire is highly unusual in its conception. It is veneered on both sides, yet the front is positioned at an angle, almost as though it were a corner cabinet. It was probably intended to be hung near a corner as opposed to in a corner.

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