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CIRCA 1765
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND STAINED-FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT
CIRCA 1765
The moulded rouge griotte serpentine eared marble top above a drop-front inlaid with a swan and dolphins amongst muscial instruments within simulated panelled encadrements with entwined foliage and rocaille angles, opening to reveal an associated probably German fitted inetrior with a gilt-tooled green leather-lined writing surface and five open compartments above two banks of short drawers flanking a central sliding well, above a pair of cupboard doors inlaid with ribbon-tied hunting trophies and enclosing two simulated short drawers above four further drawers, the concave sides with conforming panelled decoration, the angle mounts with acanthus-cast scrolls enclosing a flower spray, on short cabriole legs with rocaille sabots; the interior leter fitted in the 18th century, restorations to the marble, losses and lifting to the veneers
48 ½ in. (123 cm.) high; 41 ¼ in. (105 cm.) wide; 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1765
The moulded rouge griotte serpentine eared marble top above a drop-front inlaid with a swan and dolphins amongst muscial instruments within simulated panelled encadrements with entwined foliage and rocaille angles, opening to reveal an associated probably German fitted inetrior with a gilt-tooled green leather-lined writing surface and five open compartments above two banks of short drawers flanking a central sliding well, above a pair of cupboard doors inlaid with ribbon-tied hunting trophies and enclosing two simulated short drawers above four further drawers, the concave sides with conforming panelled decoration, the angle mounts with acanthus-cast scrolls enclosing a flower spray, on short cabriole legs with rocaille sabots; the interior leter fitted in the 18th century, restorations to the marble, losses and lifting to the veneers
48 ½ in. (123 cm.) high; 41 ¼ in. (105 cm.) wide; 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Specified lots are being stored at Crozier Park Royal (details below) or will be removed from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. If the lot has been transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm
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