Mahogany and Mahogany- and Walnut-veneered Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Description:

Mahogany and Mahogany- and Walnut-veneered Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant, probably the Netherlands, late 19th/early 20th century, overall floral inlay, undecorated top, single drawer above a fall-front inlaid with depiction of a basket of flowers, fitted interior with six pigeonholes, an open shelf, and a center door flanked by three short drawers, writing surface above three long drawers, at front corners tapered columns set on tall rectangular bases, all set on block feet, ht. 59 1/2, writing surface ht. 30 1/2, wd. 39, dp. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

Top possibly replaced, top slightly sprung at back, minor scattered repairs to inlays and veneer, brass pulls replaced, slight separation at drawer divider frames on left side.


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