Bureau secretaire "a abattant" empire, in ebonized... Lot n° 1059

Bureau secretaire "a abattant" empire, in ebonized wood, vertically divided into two bodies flanked by Tuscan columns with gilt bronze bases and capitals resting on legs in the shape of animal claws. The lower one with a hinged door that reveals a series of drawers in green-stained erable root wood, flanking a large central compartment with a mirrored bottom and a marquetry parquetry floor. Below, two long drawers. It is topped with a small classical-inspired pediment and above it, the upper body, with two folding doors. Handles and lock escutcheons in gilt bronze. Germany, first half of the 19th century Measurements 180 x 56 x 111 cm