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Attributed to Maison Krieger, Paris, after an 18th century model, by Jean Henri Riesener in the last quarter of the 19th century, mahogany and oak, partly mahogany veneered, polished in the traditional polished in the traditional craftsman’s technique, rich, top quality gilt bronze gilded bronze fittings, mouldings and panel edgings, 2 drawers at the front, 1 writing flap, 1 intermediate compartment with five inner drawers, leather-covered writing surface, marble top (bleu turquin), 122 x 66 x 37 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.

The model for this piece of furniture was a “secretaires en cabinet” by Jean-Henri Riesener. Master from 1768 and undisputedly one of the most important representatives of the Louis XVI period. The right to make replicas of it was held by Louis Auguste Alfred BEURDELEY at the time of Napoleon III and passed to his son Alfred to his son Alfred-Emmanuel when he took over the studio. It was subsequently bought by Francois LINKE, a pupil of Antoin Krieger. Under the co-operation of the many pieces of Linke furniture were sold under the name Maison Krieger. It sub-licences were also granted for the replication of individual models. With The furniture on offer is associated with a number of important 19th century century, and it is not possible to say with certainty which of the 3 ateliers (Krieger, Linke, Beurdeley) the furniture comes from.