Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary Desk with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Late 18th Century

Elegant Louis XVI secretary desk in cherrywood with gilt bronze mounts and fine brass moldings, late 18th century. The rectangular cabinet stands on four tapered legs with sabots and features two spacious drawers in the lower section. Above is a shallow fall-front writing surface with a leather writing inset. The fitted interior contains numerous small drawers with brass moldings and a central mirrored compartment with a door. A pull-out shelf is positioned above the writing flap. The upper section is crowned by a stepped gallery with an additional drawer and a brass balustrade extending along three sides. The front and sides are articulated by rectangular framed panels. Gilt bronze mounts with floral motifs and finely worked moldings emphasize the Neoclassical design. The secretary desk has been restored and hand-polished.