Secrétaire - Wood
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller
Presentation of the Lot:
Elegant two-body trumeau sideboard, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV style (Baroque). The piece features a solid walnut structure, fully veneered and enriched with refined inlays in maple and fruitwoods.
Structure Analysis:
Upper Body (Alzata): Characterized by a wavy and breakfront crest. The two doors have central inlaid panels with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside there are shaped shelves.
Middle Body (Ribalta): The drop-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a small cabinet with four tiny drawers and a central compartment. The writing surface is wide and functional.
Lower Body (Base): Follows the wavy line of the structure with three large front drawers. The base ends with saber feet typical of the eighteenth-century style.
Technical Details and Condition:
Hardware: Original handles and escutcheons in cast bronze and chiselled with rocaille motifs.
Conservation Status: The piece presents in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. There are light and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with age (visible in the close-up photos), which do not impair its aesthetic value but testify to the authenticity of the period.
Keys: One functioning key present
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslatePresentation of the Lot:
Elegant two-body trumeau sideboard, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV style (Baroque). The piece features a solid walnut structure, fully veneered and enriched with refined inlays in maple and fruitwoods.
Structure Analysis:
Upper Body (Alzata): Characterized by a wavy and breakfront crest. The two doors have central inlaid panels with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside there are shaped shelves.
Middle Body (Ribalta): The drop-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a small cabinet with four tiny drawers and a central compartment. The writing surface is wide and functional.
Lower Body (Base): Follows the wavy line of the structure with three large front drawers. The base ends with saber feet typical of the eighteenth-century style.
Technical Details and Condition:
Hardware: Original handles and escutcheons in cast bronze and chiselled with rocaille motifs.
Conservation Status: The piece presents in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. There are light and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with age (visible in the close-up photos), which do not impair its aesthetic value but testify to the authenticity of the period.
Keys: One functioning key present
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
36 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
84 cm
Width
88 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Can Be Locked
Yes
