Louis XVI style inlaid wood secrétaire with marble top, 19th century
BRONZE Seller in Salerno, Italia
Louis XVI style small secrétaire for ladies, also called "Bonheur du Jour", made in the 19th century. In the shape of a casket, with the flap door revealing a writing surface, two small drawers and an inner shelf. Four "cabriole" legs with gilt bronze feet. The front is set with elaborate inlay and surmounted by a finely chiseled gilt bronze gallery. Original marble top. The sécretaire is an example of the importance of writing in 19th century France.
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