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Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather
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Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather
3479849 Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth, mother-of-pearl inlaid Chinese lacquer & Japanning) (see also 3479848) by Mewesen, Pierre-Harry (18th century); 138x98x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The grey Saint Anne marble top with canted angles, over a guilloche-mounted frieze drawer and fall enclosing a black leather writing surface, six lacquer-fronted drawers and pigeon holes, over a pair of doors enclosing a shelf and safe box, stamped P.H. MEWESEN and JME); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22443256
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Bureau Cabinet Chest Chinoiserie Cupboard Desk Drawers Elaborate Inlaid Inlay Lacquer Lacquered Louis Xvi Open Orientalist Secretaire Writing Desk Pigeonholes
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This photograph showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of a Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, dating back to the late 18th century. The piece is an opulent blend of materials including marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth, and mother-of-pearl inlaid Chinese lacquer & Japanning. Measuring at an impressive 138x98x43 cm, this stunning furniture item resides in a private collection. Its design features a grey Saint Anne marble top with canted angles that adds elegance to its overall appearance. The guilloche-mounted frieze drawer and fall reveal a black leather writing surface when opened. The secretaire boasts six lacquer-fronted drawers and pigeon holes for convenient storage. Behind its pair of doors lies a shelf and safe box for additional security. A stamp bearing the initials P. H. MEWESEN and JME further authenticates this remarkable piece. The photograph captures every intricate detail of this ornate bureau: from the elaborate wooden inlay to the scenes depicted on its lacquered surfaces. The chinoiserie-inspired design incorporates figures amidst picturesque landscapes and bird motifs. It is impossible not to be captivated by the sheer beauty and artistry displayed within this photo print. This Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant serves as both functional furniture and an exquisite work of art that embodies luxury from centuries past.
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