A Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted kingwood, marquetry and parquetry secretaire a abattant
By Edmond Poteau, Paris, Late 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, the spreading top above a frieze drawer, the fall front centred by an oval reserve inlaid with figures among classical ruins, the reverse with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, the lockplate engraved E. POTEAU/59, RUE DE TURENNE, PARIS, the interior with two adjustable shelves, above two panelled doors, the sides with cube parquetry, on square tapering feet
68 in. (173 cm.) high; 36¾ in. (93.5 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep
A Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted kingwood, marquetry and parquetry secretaire a abattant
By Edmond Poteau, Paris, Late 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, the spreading top above a frieze drawer, the fall front centred by an oval reserve inlaid with figures among classical ruins, the reverse with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, the lockplate engraved E. POTEAU/59, RUE DE TURENNE, PARIS, the interior with two adjustable shelves, above two panelled doors, the sides with cube parquetry, on square tapering feet
68 in. (173 cm.) high; 36¾ in. (93.5 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep