Louis XV, Louis XVI Transition Period Secretary - Rosewood & Palisander - 18th Century

Sloping desk / sloping secretary / donkey back secretary from the Louis XV, Louis XVI transition period. Very high quality 18th century work. The subtly arched legs typical of the Louis XV style support a straighter body dressed in Greek specific to the Louis XVI style. Similarly, the flap is designed with beautiful curves associated with the Louis XV style. Worked on both sides, this secretary has 5 exterior drawers, 4 interior drawers and 1 secret compartment inside. The shelf is adorned with its original fawn leather decorated with gold patterns. Height of the shelf: 69 cm. Dimensions of the shelf: 77 cm x 32 cm. The rosewood is worked in symmetrical curling and is highlighted by the darker color of the rosewood. In addition, these are sycamore fillets, forming Louis XVI Greeks, which create a subtle and elegant border. Finally, subtle chiseled and gilded bronzes, lock entries, uprights and sabots, come to dress this secretary. Note a restoration of one of the feet (visible in photo) and the wood on the back to work (visible in photo). There is a decorative key for the flap, and a functional key for the drawers. One lock is missing and another has been changed recently.
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