Lot 1
A Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Marble-Top Secrétaire à Abattant
Sale 735 - Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts & Silver
Feb 11, 2020 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

Sold for $6,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Marble-Top Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century
the marble top above a drawer and a fall-front opening to a fitted interior, further over two doors.
Height 50 1/2 x width 28 x depth 16 inches.
Condition Report
Marble top has some age, but is probably of the 20th century and not original to the secretaire. It is a better quality marble and a correct color for the period of the secretaire. The case with typical age cracks, surface wear, etc. Areas of lifting, bent and missing brass inlay throughout; some small areas of veneer damage with small sections of missing veneer (see additional photos available upon request). Fall front works smoothly but does not close perfectly straight; leather writing surface is tooled but probably not original. All mounts appear original; top drawer's escutcheon mount may be a replacement since it does not align properly with the border of the drawer. No key; lower left door is locked and cannot be opened. Top drawer is also locked. Additional images available upon request. 

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