19th-Century Drop-Front Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie-Style Lacquer
An elegant 19th-century secretary desk featuring a drop-front and three front drawers. The piece is adorned with sumptuous polychrome and gilt lacquer decoration in the style of the Far East, depicting lively landscapes with pagodas, bridges, foliage, and traditional figures set against a deep black background.
The drop-front opens to reveal an interior fitted with various storage compartments, providing a functional writing surface. The contoured front features chased and gilt bronze drawer pulls and escutcheons, and the piece rests on shaped legs embellished with delicate floral motifs.
France, 19th century
Dimensions:
Height: 90 cm
Width: 62 cm
Depth: 38 cm
Depth (open): 62 cm
