Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings this is the original oil

this is the original oil painting that was later produced as ten Artist's Proof lithographs and a numbered lithographic edition of 125

he received his Master's degree in fine art from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1956

The elephant having a Gu-form candleholder

the use of intensive to lurid colours and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style

Each saint is illuminated with a a gold leaf halo

Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings this is the original oilA 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.