Fine neoclassical ormoulu, brass and porcelain mounted secrétaire veneered in lemonwood and purplewood.
Stamped:
C.L. Coste (maître in 1784)
The porcelain plaque was probably added in England in the early 19th century. Ex Collection:
Right Hon. Gerald Henry, Lord Foley; Mrs. Henry Walters;
Seligmann;
Mrs. George Lurcy;
Dr. Anella Brown. Literature:
Charles Packer, Paris Furniture Figure 226.