Keywords: French Country Furniture, Renaissance Revival, Neoclassical Influence, Early 19th Century, Antique Cabinet Work, European Country House Furniture, Old World Design, Historic Writing Cabinet

Summary:
Outstanding Provincial hand decorated drop front secretary desk, early 19th century, with wonderfully painted with floral and faux-inlaid designs throughout. The upper cabinet opens to a fitted interior with multiple shaped cubby compartments and open shelves. The slant-front writing surface drops down to reveal additional interior compartments and a writing area with decorative border trim and metal hinge hardware. The lower section opens to a shelved cabinet interior. Exterior decorated with molded panel doors, floral and foliate painted ornament, contrasting faux wood grain, and geometric border decoration, raised on bun feet.

(Presents very well with some age-related wear, scuffs, minor finish wear throughout.)

Measurement: 70 x 34 1/4 x 18 in. (177.8 x 87 x 45.7 cm.) approx

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