Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Chinoiserie Secretary




Sophisticated, diminutive, Chinoiserie secretary with lots of visual interest.  The secretary is ebonized with painted and embossed decoration.  The top has two key lock glass doors which open to a compartment with two adjustable shelves.  The key lock drop front desk opens to reveal ten cubbyholes, a small drawer and writing surface.  The writing surface is painted to resemble leather.  78" h., 36" l., 15" w. (25' w/ desk open)  American, c. 1950 SOLD