Louis XVI secretaire commode, signed, 18th c., France, stamped "E. AVRIL" (Etienne Avril, maitre en 1774) top back left, rosewood veneer with mixed wood inlays, gilt bronze mounts, the rectangular rouge breche marble top with canted corners, over conforming cabinet set with three stacked drawer fronts, each marquetry inlaid with musical instruments, flags and hunting regalia, flanked by flowering branches, the top drawer hinged at the bottom and opening to green leather lined pull-out writing surface and fitted storage, raised on cabriole legs mounted with ormolu, 37"h x 37.5"w x 19"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; The Estate of Rudolph Von Fluegge; William Doyle Galleries, New York, 25 January 1984 [lot 537]

Good/Fair, marble showing chips along back edge, veneer generally well preserved with strong even color, a few small losses along separators between drawers, secretary interior with cracks and small wood losses along top requiring some restoration, typical wear to leather **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.