Secretaire of First Empire style and era, early 800th century.

Secretaire “à battent” entirely veneered in walnut and walnut root. Style and era First Empire. Emilia, first quarter of the 19th century.

The piece of furniture is of solid and austere construction.

The cabinet, characterized by an original hemicycle interior, of an architectural nature, marked by all-round capitals of the Ionic order with a smooth shaft, hides verses, drawers and secret compartments.

The apical cornice, which is underlined by a walnut drawer, is underlined by a thin golden metal moulding. The inside of the drain is made of ebonized wood.

Plinth supports.

Good state of conservation. Small defects in the veneering.

Provenance: Ferrara, Private Collection.

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