Lot Essay
Charles Krier, maître in 1774.
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BY CHARLES KRIER, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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A LOUIS XVI AMARANTH AND TULIPWOOD SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT
BY CHARLES KRIER, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectanglar gris Sainte Anne marble top with canted angles above a drawer and a fall-front enclosing an open shelf, three pigeon holes and six drawers, above a drawer with a top inlaid with a floral marquetry panel and enclosing a hinged mirror, above a short drawer and flanked by two lidded drawers, the left hand side one with a pale blue silk lining fitted with wells, above two long drawers, the canted angles decorated with simulated flutings, the sides decorated with two rectangular panels, stamped once 'C. KRIER', lacking mounts and lock and leather-lined writing surface, the floral marquetry of the drawer possibly earlier and re-used
52¼ in. (133 cm.) high; 33½ in. (85 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep
BY CHARLES KRIER, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectanglar gris Sainte Anne marble top with canted angles above a drawer and a fall-front enclosing an open shelf, three pigeon holes and six drawers, above a drawer with a top inlaid with a floral marquetry panel and enclosing a hinged mirror, above a short drawer and flanked by two lidded drawers, the left hand side one with a pale blue silk lining fitted with wells, above two long drawers, the canted angles decorated with simulated flutings, the sides decorated with two rectangular panels, stamped once 'C. KRIER', lacking mounts and lock and leather-lined writing surface, the floral marquetry of the drawer possibly earlier and re-used
52¼ in. (133 cm.) high; 33½ in. (85 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep
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