A Russian neoclassical brass-mounted mahogany secretaire a abattant circa 1810

with three frieze drawers, the fall front opening to reveal a wooden surface and an arrangement of eight drawers and five divided sliding pigeonholes, the lower part with two long drawers.

In very good overall condition; well polished and mounts expertly cleaned. Slight horizontal age crack in veneer across the top; some old marks and repairs consistent with age and use.
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A similar secrétaire is illustrated in Antoine Chenevière, Russian Furniture, New York, 1988, p. 128, fig. 116.