A museum-quality French secretary desk in the style of Charles Boulle, likely dating to the Napoleon III period (Mid- to Late-19th Century). With elaborate brass marquetry work over red tortoiseshell inlay, ebonized wood and figural Neoclassical ormolu mounts throughout. Exceptional urn-form finials. Key to doors included. Dimensions: H 60" x W 32" D 21" Condition: Wear consistent with antique age and use, including losses and loosening to brass and tortoise inlay, right door missing its ormolu key hole mount, chips, scuffs, and a few splits to wood, etc.

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