Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Sculpture clearly different from the source

clearly different from the source of inspiration and more beautiful than the original

but moved on to Prague before a year was over

their relationship was one of mutual professional respect

Fernand Léger (1881-1955)Femme sur fond jaune (Woman Against Yellow Background)

The 19th Century American art collector James Jackson Jarves said of Francesco Vinea

Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Sculpture clearly different from the sourceA fine, elegant, antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut Secrtaire Abattant, desk chest, circa 1840. This fine antique French drop front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book matched walnut. The top with variegated black and white marble and below is a single ogee shaped drawer with an inset brass lock escutcheon, the original key is present and the all the locks work with ease.