Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Decorative Arts When open the tops are

When open the tops are supported by a gateleg

The case is engraved with scrolling foliate on both sides

While a student in Chicago he was influenced by the artists Ray Yoshida and Richard Keane

depicting a medieval costumed couple

5" wide X 27" tall X 2" deep (framed)

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Decorative Arts When open the tops areA very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer chest), the feather banded rosewood case is sumptuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry on the front and sides. The top has the original white Carrara marble, the secretary chest has very finely cast gilded bronze mounts, including a pair of crowned