Secrétaire à abattant - Desk, bureau, drop-front desk, drop-front bureau, drop-front secretary. - Mahogany, Hulst, Ebony - Hand polisher, extra layer.
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Holland-origin Louis XVI antique fall-front secretaire desk in wood, dating to ca. 1770–1795, lockable and in good condition with minor signs of age, dimensions about 161 cm high, 94 cm wide and 42 cm deep, with ebony, holly and mahogany inlays and a central drawer and interior with working key-locks.
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Description from the seller
Hollands Louis XVI secretary with a 'small gate', late 18th century.
Overhoeks installed styles with beautifully detailed inlaid ebony wooden half-pillar with fire-gilded capitals (original).
Frontally inlaid list work with solid carved rosettes.
Loose fitting on the upper drawer, between the drawer (!!) flap and doors.
Slot and key working (originally).
Interior of a piece with drawers filled with original fire-gilded knobs. Central door with a working key. All with inlaid trim, holly, and ebony.
Writing board with black cloth inlay.
Lower cabinet with two doors, also with a lock and key below, behind a shelf.
Old restorations from a later date.
Locks and keys working. Entirely on tapered legs with a bronze knob. Silks not torn.
Holland circa 1775 - 1795
Afm:
H = 160 - 167 cm. (Dek - hekje)
B = 84 - 87 cm. (smallest - biggest)
D = 41 - 44 cm. (deepest - deepest)
Recently thoroughly inspected for loose parts of the construction and veneer. No live woodworm found on 12/08/2025.
Sec-2999~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Hollands Louis XVI secretary with a 'small gate', late 18th century.
Overhoeks installed styles with beautifully detailed inlaid ebony wooden half-pillar with fire-gilded capitals (original).
Frontally inlaid list work with solid carved rosettes.
Loose fitting on the upper drawer, between the drawer (!!) flap and doors.
Slot and key working (originally).
Interior of a piece with drawers filled with original fire-gilded knobs. Central door with a working key. All with inlaid trim, holly, and ebony.
Writing board with black cloth inlay.
Lower cabinet with two doors, also with a lock and key below, behind a shelf.
Old restorations from a later date.
Locks and keys working. Entirely on tapered legs with a bronze knob. Silks not torn.
Holland circa 1775 - 1795
Afm:
H = 160 - 167 cm. (Dek - hekje)
B = 84 - 87 cm. (smallest - biggest)
D = 41 - 44 cm. (deepest - deepest)
Recently thoroughly inspected for loose parts of the construction and veneer. No live woodworm found on 12/08/2025.
Sec-2999~
Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.
Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The latest photos show the packaging method for international transport: Euro pallet with rack, stretch film, and sturdy thick cardboard or wall covering, secured with at least two straps.
Delivery of the 1-man lift on a pallet will be made to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific delivery requests (such as 2-man delivery, insurance, etc.).
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.
Details
Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Randstedelijk
Wood type
Hulst, Ebony, Mahogany
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Weight
60 kg
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Hand polisher, extra layer.
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Model
Desk, bureau, drop-front desk, drop-front bureau, drop-front secretary.
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
161 cm
Width
94 cm
Depth
42 cm
Height Of The Underside Of The Table
76 cm
Estimated period
1770-1795
Can Be Locked
Yes
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