Impressive Austrian Baroque Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, early 18th century
Impressive Austrian baroque marquetry secretary cabinet, veneered with thick, hand-cut walnut, and enriched with sophisticated marquetry in geometric patterns of maple and ebony.
Constructed in two sections, the upper section with a curved cornice and two centrally positioned doors, flanked by a total of ten small drawers, five on each side, all with shaped fronts and original fittings. The cabinet has an additional refined internal locking feature, allowing the drawers to be locked simultaneously. Beneath the doors is a single wide drawer.
The lower section has a sloping fall-front opening to a writing surface, flanked by two drawers. Behind the fall-front the interior is arranged with seven smaller drawers. Below are three large, gracefully curved drawers with richly profiled and inlaid fronts. The cabinet retains its original gilt bronze mounts and locks. Austrian, first half of the 18th century.
Provenance: Estate of Thea F.B. Bentley
Size in inches: 85 h x 45 w x 30 d
A21802