Antique Inlaid Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant

Early 20th century, oak secondary, one piece form, rectangular case with canted corners and conforming top, cornice with applied dentil molding above a single long drawer, above a fall front desk which opens to a divided interior with drawers and pigeonholes, above two hinged cabinet doors, louvered shelved interior, square tapered feet.

59.5 x 37 x 16.5 in.

From the Collection of the late Betty Smallwood, Charlottesville, VA

Scratches and wear to top; felt writing surface needs replaced; lock replaced and with cut/patch; escutcheon hole with wear; lid and lower panel doors with shrinkage cracks; general wear at corners and edges.