Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Recently Added also annotated with Japanese calligraphy

also annotated with Japanese calligraphy

The table exemplifies the neo-classical style of the late 18th and early 19th centuries

titled "Prise de Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914)

dabbed paint marks

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Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Recently Added also annotated with Japanese calligraphyA fine, elegant, antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut Secrtaire Abattant, desk chest, circa 1840. This fine antique French drop front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book matched walnut. The top with variegated black and white marble and below is a single ogee shaped drawer with an inset brass lock escutcheon, the original key is present and the all the locks work with ease.