French Louis XVI style drop-front secretary, 19th c., having marble top with canted corners, over conforming case with inlaid parquetry trim and contrasting banding, fitted with frieze drawer, fall-front cabinet, revealing tooled leather writing surface, and interior gallery, above dual cabinet doors, opening to single shelf compartment, approx 56.5"h, 39"w, 16"d

CR 1.5.26 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 3261- please refer to online images for best views as the cabinet is located in a cramped and dark area of the gallery, the cabinet is in sturdy and stable condition, the marble top shows spotting, a few abrasions and some typical small roughness/chips along edges, the case exhibits tonal variation, some nicks, small losses to veneer and minor wood wear, the fall front shows some lines in wood, interior panel shows a stable split, with much wear to leather, interiors show minor wear, shelving is stable, all mentioned commensurate with age and use

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