American Empire inlaid mahogany secretary bookcase, 19th c., having sloped cornice with parquetry patera motifs, above dual glazed cabinet doors with stringwork trim, opening to shelved interior, three shallow drawers, hinged top revealing inset green writing surface, the lower case fitted with three drawers, rising on scrolled legs and turned feet, approx 78.5"h, 46"w, 23"d

02.19.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 2205- due to gallery location, I am unable to view the side panels, please refer to online images for complete and best zoomed views, it is in need of a good cleaning, there are overall scattered restorations and small losses to trim pieces, veneer, and along crown, drawers slide well and interiors are largely clean with some light dirt and spotting, I further note some tonal variation, nicks, spotting, finish loss and wear to the case, glass panes are intact, interior is worn, back panel displays some stable splits, please do view on the online images in zoom as you will see the cabinet is antique and exhibits age and overall small losses and repairs

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