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A drop-front secretary desk in contrasting veneers, inlaid w…
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A drop-front secretary desk in contrasting veneers, inlaid w…
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Estimate €600 - €900
Voluntary lot
Description
A drop-front secretary desk in contrasting veneers, inlaid with geometric motifs. It stands on short legs, the front ones being sinuous and extended by bevelled uprights. It opens via two lower panels: a drop-down flap revealing a paper-clamp section featuring four drawers, and a wide drawer running around the base. Decorated with gilded bronze fittings, including corner finials, lock plates, handles and feet. Top in pink breccia marble.
Stamped by Antoine Héricourt (admitted as a master in Paris on 20 October 1773) and marked ‘JME’ beneath the top.
A piece from the Transition Period (with some damage, wear and restoration).
Height: 132 cm x Width: 76.5 cm x Depth: 35 cm
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About the sale
‘Paintings – Furniture – Works of Art’ Auction – Saturday 21 November 2026
Auction location
Auction time
11/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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