Louis XVI Secretary, 1795

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Louis XVI cylinder secretary with marquetry.

Westphalia, walnut, etc.
Classicism around 1795.

Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm.

Beautiful writing furniture created in German classicism around 1795. The quality and design are typical of the workshop of the court painter and carpenter Philipp Ferdinand Ludwig Bartscher, who from 1792-1806 a "Meubelfabrik" in Rietberg/Westphalia.

Standing, very harmoniously proportioned on pointed legs and veneered in walnut. The drawers below are manufactured without visible trusses and, as it was so typical, marketed for Bartscher. The frame of the large field of the lower drawers is decorated with corner leaves. We see a big flower vase in the middle. A garland adorns the upper drawer of the substructure.

The secretary flap has a cylindrical shape and thus helped the furniture type to its names. It is framed in the same way as the two lower pencils. In the middle we see a flower branch in the round medallion.
There are three small drawers in series above the flap.

By pulling out the work surface, the secretary flap opens automatically and gives a view of a simple interior with four drawers and four open compartments.

Useful information:
Philipp Ferdinand Ludwig Bartscher developed an unmistakable style with his pieces of furniture that speaks the clear language of the fine Louis XVI and thus differs from most furniture from the rather rural region. He enjoyed great reputation with the Westphalian nobility and so some Bartscher furniture still stands in the castles and museums in the region, including in the Rheda Castle, at Hülshoff Castle and in the Museum of Art and Cultural History of the City of Dortmund.
Bartscher's customers included the Prince -Bishop of Corvey, Johann Carl Theodor von Brabeck and the Auxiliary Bishop of Osnabrück, Carl Clemens von Gruben. [Source: Stefan Baumeier - Fine Furniture from Westphalia]

Condition:
Wonderfully processed condition. Very high quality basic substance of the wood and the construction. The last photo shows the secretary in the unrestored state. Please write to me for more photos in find.

You can find some comparison objects in the specialist literature:
Stefan Baumeier - Fine furniture from Westphalia pp. 160-168.

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Design Period	Before 1890
Year	1795
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Style	Louis XVI
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Completely restored, Surface has been refinished, Wonderfully processed condition, Very high quality basic substance of the wood and the construction
Product Code	ZLE-1505852
Materials	Walnut
Color	Brown
Width	116 cm 45.7 inch
Depth	62 cm 24.4 inch
Height	118 cm 46.5 inch
Weight Range	Heavy — Over 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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