Louis XVI Marquetry Kingwood and Bois Satine Secretaire a Abattant, circa late eighteenth century, the top drawer with gilt bronze pulls and key above a drop front opening to reveal leather-inset writing surface and interior compartment with mirrors and inner door opening to reveal four short drawers above one long drawer flanked by two rows of four short drawers, above two doors opening with a key to reveal one shelf above two drawers, the exterior inlaid with classical masques in profile within floral and laurel wreaths. 59" H x 40" W x 17" D. Provenance: From a 1025 5th Avenue estate. Keywords: Furniture, Antique, Writing desk, Masque, Cameo, Inlaid wood, Inlay. Note: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also be completed at this location. Please contact us to make arrangements.

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