Furniture and Works of Art - 13 May 2008
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A late 18th century Dutch mahogany secretaire a abattant
A late 18th century Dutch mahogany secretaire a abattant, allover floral marquetry inlaid, the dentil cornice above a drawer and a fall enclosing six drawers: pigeon holes and shelves, the base with cupboard doors flanked by fluted canted angles on conforming tapering feet, 56in (142cm) h, 37.5in (95.5cm) w, 18.5in (47cm) d. Losses and replacements to veneer, cracks to front and sides.