French or Dutch Baroque Bombe Secretary Bookcase

18th century, walnut with fruitwood veneers, two-part form, the upper section with architectural cornice and asymmetrical cartouche, shelved interior, bottom section with slant lid which encloses a handsome stepped interior and writing surface with well, raised on curved block form front feet, ogee rear feet.

101 x 64 x 26 in.

Private Collection, Eastern NC

Warp to lid; insect damage to right side; split to left side; shrinkage to lid; fabric on shelves worn; later electrification.

$3,000 - 6,000