Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture an allegorical scene attributed to

an allegorical scene attributed to the Flemish/Italian artist Jan Van Der Straet (b

engraved to the middle of the tray is a star of David with inlaid silver Arabesque

having a lid with a Kylin or Foo Dog

The bronze having a rich patina

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture an allegorical scene attributed toA 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