Secretaire 002
Fine neoclassical ormoulu, brass and porcelain mounted secrétaire veneered in lemonwood and purplewood. Stamped: C.L. Coste (maître in 1784) The porcelain plaque was probably added in England in the early 19th century.
Ex Collection: Right Hon. Gerald Henry, Lord Foley; Mrs. Henry Walters; Seligmann; Mrs. George Lurcy; Dr. Anella Brown.
Literature: Charles Packer, Paris Furniture Figure 226.
Height (ins.): 57.5      Length/Width (ins.): 25.5      Depth (ins.): 16.5
Origin: France, Early 19th Century     Period: Neo-Classical