Secrétaire à abattant - Cherry wood
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
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Antique fall-front secretaire on elegant turned legs dating to ca. 1870–1900, made of wood (cherry wood) from the Netherlands (northern Germany region), in neo‑rococo style, 204 cm high, 104 cm wide, 55 cm deep, with lockable doors and a composition of pigeonholes behind the fall-front and three drawers at the bottom.
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Secretary with a fall-front, topped by a curved pediment crowned with a pierced crest, and a number of compartments and drawers behind the writing panel, plus 3 drawers at the bottom.
The cabinet can be locked, and the locks feature real-leg escutcheon plates.
The cabinet rests on beautiful, graceful, turned legs.
The cabinet dates from the late 19th century (circa 1870–1900) and falls under neo-Rococo / historicizing styles. Characteristics from this period include the beautiful honey-brown color, the exuberantly carved crest on top, the curved lines, the twisted knobs, and the graceful details.
Beautiful cabinet, beautiful original legs and key plates, fine woodcarving (not mass-produced but handmade) slender proportions intended for a salon or living room, not for heavy daily use.
The cabinet is in beautiful original condition.
The cabinet can be picked up in De Westereen; packaging materials and help with pickup are available.
Secretary with a fall-front, topped by a curved pediment crowned with a pierced crest, and a number of compartments and drawers behind the writing panel, plus 3 drawers at the bottom.
The cabinet can be locked, and the locks feature real-leg escutcheon plates.
The cabinet rests on beautiful, graceful, turned legs.
The cabinet dates from the late 19th century (circa 1870–1900) and falls under neo-Rococo / historicizing styles. Characteristics from this period include the beautiful honey-brown color, the exuberantly carved crest on top, the curved lines, the twisted knobs, and the graceful details.
Beautiful cabinet, beautiful original legs and key plates, fine woodcarving (not mass-produced but handmade) slender proportions intended for a salon or living room, not for heavy daily use.
The cabinet is in beautiful original condition.
The cabinet can be picked up in De Westereen; packaging materials and help with pickup are available.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Cherry wood
Specific region of origin
nederland noord duitsland
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
204 cm
Width
104 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
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