French Provincial carved oak secretary bookcase, 18th c., scrolled crest surmounting two glazed doors with applied foliate swag, opening to fixed-height shelves, parquetry-inlaid fall front cabinet, opening to fitted interior with slots and drawers, foliate pendants flank three drawers with garland carved in low relief, raised on short supports, approx 92"h, 63"w, 28"d

04.29.2026- The structure is in sturdy and stable condition, the left glass panel shows bubbles and imperfections indicative of age, the applied wood trim on this panel is secure with some seams and breaks, the case exhibits age overall with tonal variation, some small wood losses, nicks, imperfections and wear, there are minor wood losses to cornice, the escutcheons are affixed with later silver nails, handles may have been replaced at one time, the interior cabinet and drawers are in a later green liner showing scattered dirt, spotting and wear, please refer to online images for views of the side panels, as I am unable to access them, all mentioned commensurate with age, origin and use

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