Lot Essay
A very similar secretaire with the crossed cornucopia and matching mounts is illustated in G. Wannenes, Mobili di Franca L'Ottocento, Milan, 1987, p.98.
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ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB FRERES, RUE MESLÉE, CIRCA 1797-1803
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A CONSULAT ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT
ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB FRERES, RUE MESLÉE, CIRCA 1797-1803
The rectangular bardiglio marble top above a frieze drawer and fall front enclosing an arrangement of mahogany-lined drawers around a mirrored compartment and a leather-lined writing surface, above cupboard doors enclosing three linen slides, underside inscribed PHILLIPE/178, one mount inscribed 'FK'
57 in. (145 cm.) high, 34 ¼ in. (87 cm.) wide, 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep
ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB FRERES, RUE MESLÉE, CIRCA 1797-1803
The rectangular bardiglio marble top above a frieze drawer and fall front enclosing an arrangement of mahogany-lined drawers around a mirrored compartment and a leather-lined writing surface, above cupboard doors enclosing three linen slides, underside inscribed PHILLIPE/178, one mount inscribed 'FK'
57 in. (145 cm.) high, 34 ¼ in. (87 cm.) wide, 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep
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