Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings the cabinet having the original

the cabinet having the original hand-forged metal work and standing on stile feet

the use of intensive to lurid colours and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style

Over 950 paintings have been documented

Each saint is illuminated with a a gold leaf halo

The elephant having a Gu-form candleholder

Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings the cabinet having the originalA fine, elegant, antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut Secrtaire Abattant, desk chest, circa 1840. This fine antique French drop front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book matched walnut. The top with variegated black and white marble and below is a single ogee shaped drawer with an inset brass lock escutcheon, the original key is present and the all the locks work with ease.