Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secrétaire à Abattant

19th century, one-part form, walnut, kingwood and mixed wood veneers, pine secondary, top with molded edge, two fall front panels with divided and drawered interior, flanked by two hinged cabinet doors with velvet lined and shelved interior, fluted stiles, over three long drawers flanked by stop fluted stiles, the whole with banded inlays, square tapered feet.

68.5 x 56.5 x 23 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, High Point, North Carolina

Upper fall front panel is locked (the key that accompanied does not operate the lock); scattered separation cracks to veneers; one detached (but present) escutcheon; insect damage; lower fall front panel leather surface with tear, and the lock is missing components and is inoperable (but in the unlocked position); later back boards; rear feet with cracks and repairs.