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Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 700 - € 800
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Italy-made mid-century Louis XV style marquetry secrétaire bookcase in wood, brass and glass, dating to the 1960s, with two glazed upper doors, a fall-front lower cabinet, three drawers, lockable, and dimensions 128 cm W x 196 cm H x 48 cm D, in good condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Secrétaire Bookcase, 1960s
Elegant Italian secrétaire à abattant with glazed display cabinet, dating to the 1960s, in the refined Louis XV revival style.
Richly veneered, decorated with elaborate geometric diamond-pattern marquetry, contrasting wood stringing and delicate floral inlay across the fall-front cabinet compartment and drawer fronts.
The upper section features two glazed doors with arched panels, original glass shelves and delicate decorative etched/painted motifs to the glass. The lower section has a sloping fall-front cabinet, above three drawers with original brass pulls. Raised on four elegant tapered cabriole-style legs, terminating in brass sabots and brass decorated rings (seen on photos).
Very good condition with signs of light wear consistent with age and previous use.
There is some slightly fade-out color on the front of the right drawer, but minimal. (seen on photos).
Please take a look carefully everything through the photos attached in the listing.
Elegant and brilliant mid century design with excellent craftsmanship and great conservation.
Dimensions: width 128cm x height 196cm x depth 48cm
Made in Italy
Period: 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Secrétaire Bookcase, 1960s
Elegant Italian secrétaire à abattant with glazed display cabinet, dating to the 1960s, in the refined Louis XV revival style.
Richly veneered, decorated with elaborate geometric diamond-pattern marquetry, contrasting wood stringing and delicate floral inlay across the fall-front cabinet compartment and drawer fronts.
The upper section features two glazed doors with arched panels, original glass shelves and delicate decorative etched/painted motifs to the glass. The lower section has a sloping fall-front cabinet, above three drawers with original brass pulls. Raised on four elegant tapered cabriole-style legs, terminating in brass sabots and brass decorated rings (seen on photos).
Very good condition with signs of light wear consistent with age and previous use.
There is some slightly fade-out color on the front of the right drawer, but minimal. (seen on photos).
Please take a look carefully everything through the photos attached in the listing.
Elegant and brilliant mid century design with excellent craftsmanship and great conservation.
Dimensions: width 128cm x height 196cm x depth 48cm
Made in Italy
Period: 1960s
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass, Glass, Rosewood, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
196 cm
Width
128 cm
Depth
48 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Can Be Locked
Yes
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