MARQUETRY CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

MARQUETRY CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Second half, 18th century, possibly France. The case in two parts, the bookcase with stepped shaped frieze centering a marquetry demilune crest depicting opposing aquatic dragons above three blind cupboard doors. The lower case with hinged sloping lid inlaid with a delicate floral bouquet within a string inlaid boarder opening to an interior of drawers centering a marquetry prospect drawer depicting a seated maiden with cherub over four long graduated drawers on a molded base raised on shaped bracket feet. SIZE: 76″ h x 47″ w x 22″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished with honey brown patina. Some lifting to string inlays, with minor losses. Otherwise good. 9-29044 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2411	$911.25	MARQUETRY CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Second half, 18th century, possibly France. The case in two parts, the bookcase with stepped shaped frieze centering a marquetry demilune crest depicting opposing aquatic dragons above three blind cupboard doors. The lower case with hinged sloping lid inlaid with a delicate floral bouquet within a string inlaid boarder opening to an interior of drawers centering a marquetry prospect drawer depicting a seated maiden with cherub over four long graduated drawers on a molded base raised on shaped bracket feet. SIZE: 76″ h x 47″ w x 22″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished with honey brown patina. Some lifting to string inlays, with minor losses. Otherwise good. 9-29044 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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