Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture The bronze having a rich

The bronze having a rich patina

29 cm X 20

having a lid with a Kylin or Foo Dog

the sides having corresponding featherbanded panels

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture The bronze having a richA very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer chest), the feather banded rosewood case is sumptuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry on the front and sides. The top has the original white Carrara marble, the secretary chest has very finely cast gilded bronze mounts, including a pair of crowned