A German late 18th century ormolu and white marble mounted mahogany, burr elm, maple, mother-of-pearl and stained sycamore 'Schreibschrank' attributed to the circle of David RoentgenCirca 1795, the superstructure comprising a pierced fretwork gallery surmounted by five urn finials above a pair of mirror-inset panel mounted doors enclosing one shelf, interspersed with three Corinthian columns, over a concealed stepped central drawer flanked by projecting block and urn finial mounted angles, the frieze drawer below with an inset hinged top, above a fall enclosing an architectural interior comprising a catch-activated cedar-lined drawer with triangular pediment mouldings, over a central arched recess with a mirrored interior and chequered lozenge-inlaid floor centred by a model tempietto, flanked by two arched recesses and interspersed with four composite columns and two conforming engaged end columns, with two pierced fretwork secret drawers below, above five catch-activated mahogany-lined drawers, the reverse of the fall inlaid with a central conch shell oval, over a ribbon-tied oak-leaf mounted waist with projecting mille raie block angles, with three long panelled drawers below, flanked by canted classical youth herm-tapering and husk pendant mounted pilaster angles, terminating in square tapering panelled feet, 112cm wide x 54cm deep x 210cm high, (44in wide x 21in deep x 82 1/2in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceFormerly from the Estate of Elizabeth Fondaras, USA.With Peter Muhlbauer, Lower Bavaria, between 2013 and 2017.Then purchased by the vendor from Christie's, London, 4 July 2017, European Furniture and Works of Art, lot 57.A comparable, albeit slightly plainer, version of the offered lot sold Christie's, Amsterdam, 24-25 June 2008, lot 751. This Berlin 'Schreibschrank', or secretaire a abbatant, attributed to Georg Ruppert is of similar design and incorporates related characteristics such as white marble or alabaster columns, the Ionic capitals appearing one level below Corinthian ones, a galleried cabinet superstructure and a fitted architectural interior. It was supplied by Ruppert to the Prussian General Carl Freidrich Henrich, Graf von Wylich und Lottum (1767-1841).Although due to the current absence of relevant documentation the cabinet maker responsible for the present secretaire is unknown, as more academic research is completed and further information made public then this will inevitably change over time. However for now it is clearly the case that whoever produced such a magnificent piece, or meisterstuck, of German craftsmanship had undoubtedly been directly influenced by the incredible output and legacy of one of the most renowned cabinet makers of all time, David Roentgen (1743-1807).This wonderful secretaire perfectly typifies the latter stages of the Neoclassical style, and in particular the gout Grec, which was indicative of the height of fashion across Europe during the period 1770-1800. The impact of David Roentgen, whose output was always distinct, elegant, supremely high quality in terms of its construction and often enclosed ingenious mechanisms, especially dominated Prussia, or what is now modern day Germany. And this impact can be seen in the works produced by the contemporaries and immediate successors of Roentgen, which very often sought to emulate the latter's example and merely introduced subtle variations to his stock designs and clearly defined models. It is also worth noting that, during the peak of its fame, the annual income of the Roentgen workshop rivalled that of the Meissen porcelain manufactory, W. Koeppe, Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens, 2012, New York, p. 3.As a result of Roentgen's successful personal and working relationship with perhaps his most important patron, Crown Prince Frederick William who later became Emperor Frederick William II, he was honoured with the title of Royal Prussian Privy Councillor. Then in 1791, by which time Roentgen had evidently already begun to draw back from accepting new commissions, he chose to give his financial backing and influential support to his foreman, David Hacker, so that the latter could set up his own workshop and in essence become Roentgen's most immediate successor. Hacker, who himself went on to supply many of the Prussian Royal palaces with furniture, appears not to be the likely maker of the present lot however Johann Georg Stein and Johannes Andreas Beo, who both trained under and worked for the former, are indeed possible candidates. Stein and Beo, who evidently inherited Hacker's predilection for the working method and aesthetics originally developed by Roentgen, each executed a practically identical model of 'Schreibschrank', which in turn closely relate to the offered example, A. Stiegel, Berliner Mobelkunst, 2003, Berlin, fig.'s 28-9, p. 95. All three of these have characteristics in common including the use of brilliant mechanisms, a la Roentgen, such as concealed drawers and compartments stored within separate central architectural units. In an inventory of the Charlottenburg Palace undertaken in 1800, the secretaire by Stein is documented as being housed in the private dressing room of Empress Louise (1776-1810), wife of Friedrich III. While the Beo version, which seems to have once enclosed an impressive clock mechanism (in direct continuance of the tradition of Roentgen) remains for now at the Getty Museum (84.DA.87).As well as helping Hacker to establish himself, it appears that Roentgen also assisted Johann Cristian Harder, another cabinet maker who had worked for the former, to also found his own firm in Brunswick in circa 1800. Harder even calls it the Braunschweigische Priviligierte Kunst-Meuble-Fabrik von Neuwied in honour of Roentgen. Constructed following the same stock design as the three aforementioned secretaires, Harder's comparable model, in the collection at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin, is even more impressive in terms of the extremely complicated and ingenious mechanisms stored within it. And as a result this particular variant features, analysed in meticulous detail, in W. Koeppe, Extravagant Inventions, The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens, 2012, New York, app.'s 3.1-3.15, p. 234.Ultimately the difficulty in attributing the above lot to any of the previously referenced makers - Hacker, Stein, Beo or Harder - proves the immense consistency and cross fertilisation in terms of ideas, innovations and artistry among these Prussian cabinet makers during this period. However one common thread uniting all of them is clearly the enormous and understandably all-pervasive influence of David Roentgen.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the arched moulded cornice above two glazed doors with reeded arched astragals, with three adjustable shelves, on a secretaire base, inlaid with satinwood banding, the fall front enclosing a pigeon hole, two long drawers and four short drawers above two cupboard doors, on splayed feet, 228cm high x 117.5cm wide x 60cm deep
A good early 19th century style (later) two-part Anglo-Indian military-style rosewood secretaire chest of slim proportions; the top full-width drawer front opening downwards to reveal fitted interior with central fluted section with a cupboard door and flanked by pigeon-holes and further smaller drawers etc., and over three further full-width drawers with recessed brass handles, gadrooned overhanging top, similar gadrooned lower moulding and raised on bulbous, turned reeded feet (97cm wide x 48cm deep x 104cm high)Condition Report: It is noted that there some discolouration on top (perhaps been in a Barn ?) and dusty/dirty around the lower rope style moulding. Some of the brass handles exhibit oxidisation. The front of piece looks very nice and figured, the brass handles and lozenge-shaped escutcheons are there. The Auctioneers reports that it is basically in very good order although the top would benefit from a re-polish.
Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, fall front drawer under fitted with birds eye maple drawers and an inset tooled skiver, cupboard under enclosing shelf and flanked by turned pilasters, raised on turned supports, W92cm, H207cm, D42cm - Condition Report
Een notenhouten secretaire, ca. 1900. In Spaanse neo-renaissance stijl, met schuine klep en twee brede lades op onderstel met regelverbinding. L: 39 cm, B: 90 cm, H: 101 cm. Geschatte opbrengst: € 50 - € 70. A nutwood secretary desk, ca. 1900. In spanish neo-reniassance-style with sloped top and two broad drawers on legs joined by stretchers. L: 39 cm, W: 90 cm, H: 101 cm. Estimate: € 50 - € 70.
Early 19th Century mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, the rectangular top with reeded edge over ebony strung fall front enclosing drawers and pigeon holes over green baize-lined writing surface, the front with three graduated drawers all having brass knob handles, 92.5cm x 52cm x 95cm high Condition: One section of reeded edge moulding to left side panel reattached. Another section to front left corner reattached or replaced. Green baize surface requires replacing. Typical losses to cockbeaded drawer edges/small loss to right side of secretaire drawer, losses to lower corners of base drawer. **General condition consistent with age
A George II walnut, burr walnut and feather banded secretaire chest on chest, circa 1740, the cavetto moulded cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers, the lower section with a hinged fall front secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers around a central cupboard door, above two long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 185cm high, 107cm wide, 56cm deep Provenance: A deceased estate, OxfordshireFor a closely related example see Christie's, New York, The British Interior, 25th and 26th January 2000, lot 403 ($19, 550).
A George I figured walnut and feather banded secretaire cabinet, circa 1720, the cavetto moulded cornice above a pair of moulded and mirror inset doors, enclosing an arrangement of twelve drawers, the lower section with a fall front drawer opening to a tooled leather inset writing surface and an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers, above two short and two long graduated drawers, on turned bun feet, 187.5cm high, 113cm wide, 52.5cm deep For a closely related example of cabinet see, Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture, 13th April 2000, Lot 176 ($11,162). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and small losses. Handles and escutcheons are replacements but have age and are in keeping with period taste. Locks are 19th century replacements. A key is present but only operates the lock to the doors. Some fillets of later timber surrounding the lock plate to the fall. Section of moulding to bottom of one door is detached but present. Some small amounts of filler used in places. Some sections of moulding re-stuck. Leather inset surface is later. Some ink/dark marks to interior of fall. Securing catches to fall are later. Some small section of replacement veneer to drawer front where previous handels/escutcheons sat. Feet are later associated. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I walnut secretaire cabinet bookcase, circa 1720, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, opening to three adjustable shelves, flanked by oyster veneered sides, the lower sections with a drawer incorporating a tooled leather inset slide, above a pair of feather banded doors, opening to a shelved interior, on bracket feet, 186cm high, 102cm wide, 48cm deep
Feiner Louis-XVI-Sekretär Frankreich, gestempelt von Martin Ohneberg, letztes Viertel 18. Jahrhundert 142 x 82 x 41 cm Rechteck-Korpus mit vorne abgeschägten Ecken. Zweitüriges Unterteil mit herausnehmbarer, abschließbarer Kassette. Abklappbare, mit goldgeprägtem Leder besetzte Schreibplatte vor einem Kabinett mit 4 Schüben und mehreren Kompartimenten, Kopfschub und obere Seitenteile kanelliert. Palisander, Rosenholzu.a. Reiche, vergoldete Bronzemontierungen. Breche d'Alep Marmorplatte. Hinten rechts gestempelt "M.OHNEBERG" (wird Meister 1773). In einer der kleinen Schubfächer altes Händleretikett: "A LA BONNE FOY/Nouvelle Halle/rue de Viarme no. 36/Cresson...à Paris". Min. rest., leichte Altersspuren. Provenienz: Aus einer württembergischen Privatsammlung. Lit. Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Francais du XVIIIme Siècle, S. 623-628. A FINE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED PALISANDER AND OTHERS SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, Paris, stamped by Martin Ohneberg, last quarter of 18th century. Double doors at lower part with removable casket inside, hinged leather-lined writing desk, rich cabinet with 4 drawers, upper rim and drawer with gilt fluted frieze. Gilt bronze mounts, Breche d'Alep marble top. Stamped upper right "M.OHNEBERG". Old label inside a small drawer: "A LA BONNE FOY/Nouvelle Halle/rue de Viarme no. 36/Cresson...à Paris". Very minor restorations, minor traces of age. Provenance: Property of a Wurttemberg private collection.
Bedeutender Secretaire-à-Trois-Corps - sog. "Cantourgen" Mainz, ca. 1740/50 230x130x75 cm Zweischübiges Kommodenteil auf Volutenfüßen, an den vier teils abgeschrägten Ecken fein geschnitzte, applizierte C-Bögen. Geschweifte Front und Seiten. Mittelteil sich passig nach oben verjüngend, vier seitliche Schubfächer, zentrale, aufklappbare Schreibplatte. Zweitüriger Aufsatz, an den Seiten Lisenen mit C-Bögen und korinthischen Kapitellen, schauseitig Schlagleiste, die das Lisenendekor wieder aufgreift. Kabinettausstattung mit zentraler Tür und 13 Schüben, diese zentral verriegelt über das Türfach. Bronze- und Messingbeschläge. Nussbaum, Nussbaummaser, Mooreiche, Zwetschge u.a., graviert, koloriert, teils brandschattiert. Reich intarsiert. Auf dem Kommodenteil Vogeldarstellungen auf Zweigen und Blattwerk, Bandelwerk, Blütenmotive. Die Vögel wiederholen sich auf den Türen des Oberteils, darüber vasenförmige Aufbauten mit Hibiskus-Stauden. Auf der Schreibplatte die Darstellung der Flucht nach Ägypten in einer weiten Landschaft mit Burg, Ruinenarchitektur und weiterer Figurenstaffage. L. rest., Altersspuren. Provenienz: Aus einer alten bayerischen Privatsammlung, erworben bei Hugo Ruef, 405. Kunstauktion, 25.-28. März 1981, Lot 4520, seither in Familienbesitz. Der Typus des Mainzer Schreibschrankes, "Cantourgen" genannt, abgeleitet von "Kantor" oder "Cantour", was einen Schreibtisch bzw. ein Büro bezeichnet, gilt als Höhepunkt deutscher Möbelkunst des 18. Jahrhunderts. Es entspricht auch dem lokalen Dialekt, dem "Cantour" (dem großen Büro) ein "gen", zu Hochdeutsch die Verkleinerungsform "chen" beizufügen, und so ein "Cantour-chen" ein "kleines Büro" zu benennen. Die charakteristischen stilistischen Merkmale sind u.a. die markanten, abgeschrägten und teils frei stehenden Volutenlisenen und C-Bögen an den Ecken mit den korinthischen Kapitellen sowie die reichen Intarsien aus verschiedenen Materialien. Dieser Möbeltypus galt als Meisterstück der Mainzer Tischler und die Exemplare wurden zumeist für den lokalen Adel gefertigt. Besonders ist die Tatsache, daß sich zu den hervorragenden Mainzer Möbeln aus dem 18. Jahrhundert nicht nur die Möbel als solche, sondern auch eine sehr umfangreiche Reihe von Meisterrissen der Mainzer Schreinerzunft erhalten haben, die in der Folge die Formen der Meisterstücke der Zeit zwischen 1676 und 1816 wiedergibt. Lit. Fritz Arens, Meisterrisse und Möbel der Mainzer Schreiner, Mainz 1955, Tafel 53 ff. Bekannte Mainzer Stückmeister waren u.a. Anton Ortlauff, Johann Philipp Joseph Alffter, Johann Philipp Raab, Ludwig Escher, Franz Brant oder Heinrich Härtig und Johann Valentin Brenner. In Privatbesitz sind noch verschiedene Exemplare der Cantourgen bekannt, weitere Stücke u.a. im Reiß-Museum (Mannheim), im Badischen Landesmuseum (Karlsruhe), im Hessischen Landesmuseum (Darmstadt) oder in der Eremitage (St. Petersburg). Lit. Kreisel/Himmelheber, Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels, Spätbarock und Rokoko, S. 304 ff., Abb. 1038-1045, wobei von den hier vorgestellten Exemplaren ein Schreibschrank von Kilian Bender um 1750 bzw. ein Sekretär von Johann Philipp Raab aus dem Jahr 1766 (Abb. 1038, 1041) in der Form und Volutendekoration die meisten Ähnlichkeiten zu dem hier angebotenen Stück vorweisen. Vgl. Auch Wolfgang L. Eller, Schreibmöbel 1700-1850, Abb. 96-104 sowie Heidrun Zinnkann, Meisterstücke Mainzer Möbel des 18. Jahrhunderts, Katalognr. X. Die Geschichte der einst freien Stadt Mainz (1244-1462) wurde bis zum Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts durch die Mainzer Kurfürsten und Erzbischöfe bestimmt. Dank seiner günstigen geographischen Lage am Rhein und seiner Funktion als Festungsstadt und Sitz des Kurfürsten erlebte Mainz im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert eine weitere wirtschaftliche und kulturelle Blüte, was zur Folge hatte, daß die Ansprüche und Nachfragen in Kunst und Handwerk stiegen und Mainz zu einem in vielen Bereichen führenden kulturellen Zentrum wurde. AN EXCELLENT BRONZE MOUNTED AND MARQUETRIED WALNUT, BOG OAK, PLUM AND OTHERS SECRETAIRE-A-TROIS-CORPS, SO-CALLED "CANTOURGEN", Mainz, c. 1740/50. Commode part with two drawers, ornitological and floral marquetry, with c-shaped carvings, central part with hinged writing desk, on the front a rich marquetry depicting The Flight into Egypt in a wide landscape with ruin architecture. Double leaf top with floral and ornitological marquetry, applied carved pilasters with Corinthian capitals. Rich cabinet interior with 13 drawers and central door. - Minor restorations and traces of age. Provenance: Old Bavarian Private Collection. With Hugo Ruef, Munich, 405. Kunstauktion, 25.-28. March 1981, lot 4520. In family property until today. The Mainz furniture type "Cantourgen" (a German dialect word, meaning a small office) is the highpoint of German art of furniture in the 18th century and these masterpieces have mostly been manufactured for the local nobility. Quite a lot of design illustrations from the masters of the Mainz carpenters' guild have remained until today, showing the development of this furniture type in the period from 1676 until 1816 (Cf. Fritz Arens, Meisterrisse und Möbel der Mainzer Schreiner, Mainz 1955, plate 53 ff.). Famous Mainz masters were amongst others Anton Ortlauff, Johann Philipp Joseph Alffter, Johann Philipp Raab, Ludwig Escher, Franz Brant, Heinrich Härtig and Johann Valentin Brenner. Some examples of the Cantourgen can still be found in private collections but also in museums like Reiß-Museum (Mannheim), Badisches Landesmuseum (Karlsruhe), Hessisches Landesmuseum (Darmstadt) and Eremitage Museum (St. Petersburg). Rel. Lit. Kreisel/Himmelheber, Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels, Spätbarock und Rokoko, p. 304 ff., fig. 1038-1045, whereby from this examples a bureau from Kilian Bender, c. 1750, and from Johann Philipp Raab, 1766, are most closely to the piece at hand. Cf. also Wolfgang L. Eller, Schreibmöbel 1700-1850, fig. 96-104. Heidrun Zinnkann, Meisterstücke Mainzer Möbel des 18. Jahrhunderts, Fig. X. - The history of the former Free City Mainz (1244-1462) has been shaped by the electorial princes and archbishops until late 18th ct., experienced a cultural and prosperous heyday and became a leading cultural centre.
Feiner Empire-Sekretär Frankreich, um 1810/20 142x98x47 cm Mahagoni. Rechteckiger Korpus mit drei Schüben, vorgesetzte Volutenförmige Lisenen. Abklappbare Schreibplatte vor reich eingerichtetem Kabinett mit 6 Einschüben, rückwärtiger Verspiegelung und Säulendekoration. Schreibplatte mit goldgeprägtem Lederbesatz. Vergoldete Bronzebeschläge, am Kopfschub vierfiguriger Bronzefries, originale Schlösser. Platte aus belgischem Granit. Leichte Altersspuren, l. rest. Passend zu vorheriger Katalognummer. Provenienz: Aus einer württembergischen Privatsammlung. A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY EMPIRE SECRETAIRE-A-ABATTANT, c. 1810/20. Fine gilt bronze mounts of foliage, rosettes and a figural frieze on upper drawer, leather-lined writing desk. Belgian granite top. Original locks. Very minor restorations and traces of age. Matching to preceding lot.
Secretaire-a-Abattant Frankreich, um 1780 143x94x40 cm Transition-Periode. Zweitüriges Unterfach mit Vasen-Marketterie. Auf der abklappbaren Schreibplatte und an den Seiten reiche Blumenmarketterie, Kabinetteinrichtung mit 4 markettierten Schüben. Kopfschub mit Unterteilung, umlaufende Blumenranke. Palisander, Mahagoni u.a., teils graviert und rest-koloriert. Spätere grau-schwarz strukturierte Marmorplatte, rest., Rest., Altersspuren, erg. A FRENCH TRANSITION PALISANDER, MAHOGANY AND OTHERS SECRETAIRE-A-ABATTANT, c. 1780. Rich marquetry of urn vases, lush bouquets of flowers and a central flower basket, engravings and remnants of green colours. Later gray marble top. Minor rest., additions, damages due to age.
A George I walnut and featherbanded secretaire cabinet, circa 1720, the divided domed top above a pair of arched doors, opening to two shelves above a central drawer fronted by two false drawer fronts flanked by a drawer on each side, the lower section with a secretaire fall fronted drawer, opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, above three long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 219cm high, 109cm wide, 54cm deep For a related form secretaire cabinet see Sothebys London, 10th July 2013, Lot 25 (£18,750). See also Christie's, English Furniture, 8th July 1999, Lot 71 (£27,600) for a further related example. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and losses. some old repairs and replacements. some old worm damage.some fading overall.The handles and escutcheons appear to be replacements but of the period. (see images) There are alternate plugged holes adjacent at each position. The two false drawers to the interior drawer of the cupboard have plugged holes from previous handles, there are now no handles present there. The lock to the fall front drawer appears to be a replacement (due to slender sliver of timber adjacent) but a fine example of period. There is a key present to operate. The same key operates the drawer locks beneath. some pins/ screws lacking from locks. some screws are later associated. The handles to the drawers of the secretaire drawer appear original. The velvet inset to the secretaire (writing surface) is later but in keeping with period style. The key is present to operate the lock of the upper cabinet doors. The feet are later associated and mahogany but of a form closely related to that which one might expect if of bracket type, The cabinet may have been on bun feet however the holes that one might expect to the floor of the the cabinet for bun feet to engage into. There is later neatly stuck down material covering the top of the cabinet. The 'roof' has all been black painted as has the interior of the upper cupboard section. (apart from shelf fronts and drawer fronts. The rear panels of the upper cupboard section have been later replaced. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with secretaire drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors flanked by corbels and raised on a plinth base. Height 233 cm, width above secretaire drawer 127 cm, depth 58 cm (see illustration).
A French marquetry inlaid secretaire abattant, late 19th/early 20th century with marbled top above the slightly convex fall front with fitted interior above three short drawers with gilt metal mounts and supported upon slightly splayed legs. Height 131 cm, width 66 cm, depth 30.5 cm (see illustration).
A Victorian walnut secretaire Wellington chest, with caddy top above a series of drawers with wooden knob handles, with carved corbels and raised on a plinth base. Height 124 cm, width 59 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The lock is present and appears to be complete. We do not have the key. It is not currently locked. The Wellington chest is in generally good original condition. The colour is uniform and the patination is good. The top has a full width 1 mm stress fracture. There is no movement and the top is still basically flat with only very slight warping. There is a veneer nibble to the front left hand corner of the top. The beading below is present all round. The Wellington chest action operates as it should. The lock is present but we do not have the key. All corbels are in good order. The drawer fronts are all also in generally good condition with only very minor old veneer nibbles. All knob handles are present. The drawers all run fairly smoothly. The linings are mahogany. The secretaire drawer operates as it should. The interior has some stains, but no losses. All drawers and pigeon holes are present. The right hand side of the cabinet is in good order. The left had side has minor veneer stress fractures and one stain to the polish. The plinth base is in generally good condition with only minor veneer nibbles as one would expect. There is no evidence of woodworm.
A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base fitted with a secretaire drawer modelled as two and opening to a fitted interior and with three further drawers beneath all with brass knob handles and raised on short turned feet. Height 236 cm, width 124 cm, depth 56 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The secretaire bookcase is in generally good original order. The cornice has a minor veneer nibble to the front right hand corner. The frieze beneath is in good condition all round. The doors are not warped. They meet in the middle. There are no broken panes of glass. The door lock is present. It operates. We have the key. The brass lock escutcheon is missing. The secretaire drawer front is in good condition. The front falls as it should. The green baize is a little tired and later. All drawers are present. One drawer knob handle is damaged. The left hand bottom corner of the secretaire drawer is missing a section of cockbeading. All handles are present and would appear to be original. The three drawers beneath the secretaire are all in generally good condition. There are no splits to the sides. The moulding beneath is in good order. The turned feet are original and all present. They have some minor nibbles as one might expect. The backboards are original.
A Victorian oak secretaire collector's cabinet, the breakfront top with moulded edge, over a fitted secretaire drawer with pigeon holes as four drawers, with Bramah lock, over two panelled cupboard doors enclosing two banks of five drawers with turned knob handles, raised on a plinth base, 110 cm wide x 47 cm deep x 100 cm high
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with a broken swan-neck pediment and dentilled cornice, above two glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the projecting base with a secretaire drawer, enclosing a fitted interior, above two cupboard doors, enclosing slides, flanked by four short drawers on each side, raised on a plinth base, 159cm wide x 62cm deep x 260cm highCondition report: Generally ok but lacking 8cm section of centre beading on cupboard doors. Lacking sections of veneer on stiles and rails, including 8cm on right of left short drawer and on rail below, a 4cm x 3cm section restored, and on right side of doors three patches, 4cm, 3cm and 2cm long. Lacking sections of cockbead, including 3cm, 5cm and 7.5cm sections of cockbeads. Left side of base with 46cm hairline crack and left side of top of base with 20cm hairline crack. Gilding worn on handles. Right branch of swan-neck re-glued/restored halfway up. Several panes of glass cracked, including top middle of right door. Chips, dents and scratches consistent with age and use.
A good French bombé figured walnut secretaire,second half of the 19th century, the shaped marble top over a drop-down front and fitted interior, three drawers, shaped feet and bronze sabots, all with bold cube parquetry panels within strung and crossbanded borders,69cm wide maximum37cm deep115cm highCondition report: 2.5cm piece of crossbanding missing to lower right front edge and 1cm to edge of drop front.Re-polished.Later leather inset to drawer.
A Chippendale period mahogany secretaire bookcase,the top with a broken, stiff arched cornice with a shaped dog-tooth and blind fret frieze, over a single door with a shaped mirror within independent, turned and carved columns with blind fret bases and capitals, the door with a dummy escutcheon, opening with one column, to reveal adjustable shelves and three drawers, the base with a fitted drawer over three long drawers, fret cut shaped bracket feet and four conforming independent carved and brass-mounted columns,104cm wide58cm deep228cm highProvenance: The property of a West Country gentleman.Condition report: Mirror tarnished.Two top columns faded.Minor loss to dog tooth frieze.Minor veneer loss around secretaire drawer.One rear foot re-affixed.
A Regency satinwood and mahogany secretaire bookcase,the top section with a fret cut swan neck cornice over astragal glazed doors, the base with a fitted drawer over three graduated drawers and splayed bracket feet,101cm wide51cm deep225cm highProvenance: The property of a West Country gentleman.Condition report: Cornice possibly later.Handles later.One front foot old repairs.Probably re-polished.Timber shrinkage crack to one side.Wear and tear.
An ebony amboyna gilt-bronze and porcelain-mounted side cabinet, c.1870, in the French style, the raised back with a central mirrored recess flanked by cupboards, the doors inset with portrait roundels of Marie Antoinette and Mme Elizabeth, the base with a fitted secretaire drawer over shelves beneath,135cm wide57cm deep153cm high
A George II figured walnut secretaire chest on chest, fitted three short and seven graduated long drawers, the lower drawer with concave starburst motif, on bracket feet, W.3ft 5.5in. D.1ft 10in. H.6ft 4in.CONDITION: Overall in very good condition, probably restored within the past 10 years or so, front of a good rich dark treacle tone, both sides a little lighter, signs of minor old repairs to the moulded cornice with one small patch in the top right corner, equally minor and well effected repairs around the edges of the drawers which have later replacement handles and escutcheons, no key present, the secretaire drawer is quite possibly a later addition being held in place with a brass hook and enclosing four short drawers and pigeon holes, minor ring marks to the interior, starburst motif is fairly shallow and again may be a later embellishment, minor wear to the varnish and scuffing around the base commensurate with use.
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