Secrétaire à abattant en loupe d'orme et bronze doré d'époque Charles X, estampillé J. J. Werner sur le montant arrière droit et J.J.W. (le W effacé) sur le montant arrière gauche

ouvrant à un tiroir et un abattant découvrant six tiroirs et cinq compartiments à colonnes détachées, la serrure à triple engrenage ; avec deux vantaux dans le bas découvrant trois tiroirs à l'anglaise ; les montants arrondis reposant sur des pieds circulaire; riche ornement de bronze doré à figures de torches et palmettes stylisées ; dessus de marbre beige rosé

Galerie Didier Aaron, Paris

Overall good condition with a restored crack to the left side (on 28 cm) with a very attractive inside decorated with gibbons marquetry and columns, scratches in places. Very elegant piece of furniture. A small restoration on both sides of the upper drawer (less than 1 cm large).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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