Secretaire
a trois corps, 18th Century
Solid oak, 192 x 130 x 78 cm (high by 75.6 in, wide by 51.2 in, deep 30.7 by in). Stands in three parts, at the upper with a one door glaas vitrine at the center, flanked from four small drawers on each side, constructed with central locking. The middle with a fold-down writing compartment and another two small drawer on each side. Bottom commode with three large drawers below. Richly carved. Period hardware, locks and keys. Unrestored with traces of use, generally good condition.
A stunning and most decorative furniture at the first sight from the period of Rokoko. This stylish and tasteful antique European secretaire from the Aachen-Lüttich region displaying excellent craftsmanship that has vanished and remains unparalleled today.
Provenance: By repute, this secretaire was part of the furnishings in a German castle.
Further details and price on request.
