Rene Joubert and Philippe Petit
Secretary


Decoration Interieure Moderne
France, c. 1927
rosewood, ebony, granite, plastic, leather
62.75 h x 27.625 w x 14.25 d in (159 x 70 x 36 cm)

Secretary features an open storage compartment at the top, a leather-lined, drop-down writing surface concealing divided storage, above five drawers.

Provenance: Estate of Nicole Emmerich Teweles

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Cabinet is experiencing multiple losses and separations to the small pieces of ebony veneer around the perimeter of the front. Many, but not all, of these small pieces have been retained to assist with possible repair. The rosewood veneer shows very little scratching or significant wear, but there is some fading and dryness. The green granite top panel shows a few minor chips along the back edge. Aside from some reparable losses to the front edge detail, cabinet remains in good overall, unrestored condition. Sold with original key. Please note this work may require the buyer to obtain a CITES permit to export out of the United States. Due to increased scrutiny regarding the issuance of CITES certificates, we cannot guarantee an export permit will be granted.