French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Abattant, 19th c., the rounded corner and edge top over a cavetto frieze drawer and a fall front with an inset red leather writing surface and an interior fitted with 6 drawers and 2 "secret compartments," over three deep drawers, on a plinth base on bracket feet, H.- 56 3/4 in., W.- 35 1/2 in., D.- 15 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Key is present. There is nick to veneer on top of cavetto drawer. Top appears slightly warped. Front of fall front has loss of finish. There are several dark spots of fill on fall front. The proper left “secret” compartment will not come out. Shrinkage cracks to both sides. Flake of veneer off on bottom front side of plinth. ______________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.