Rare Empire period mahogany secretary with four columns topped with cha.

Rare Empire period secretary in mahogany with four columns topped with Corinthian capitals in gilded bronze. Fall front adorned with a significant bronze depicting a muse. Internal theatre of exceptional quality and beauty with a reminder of the façade, drawers, mirror play, secret compartments, and a writing surface in leather. Lower part with two doors containing drawers (known as English interior) Upper drawer with frieze and gilded bronze pull knobs. Marble top. Rests on feline legs in blackened wood. Luxury and quality for this rare secretary from the early 19th century. H146 X 103 X 48 cm.