Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sold The lidded jar of ovoid

The lidded jar of ovoid form decorated in brightly colored enamels depicting Imperial courtiers

the painting dating circa 1630

with the original sterling silver and glass fitted contents

The statue is signed with Bergmann's initial "B" inside a twin handled urn

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sold The lidded jar of ovoidA very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer chest), the feather banded rosewood case is sumptuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry on the front and sides. The top has the original white Carrara marble, the secretary chest has very finely cast gilded bronze mounts, including a pair of crowned