18th Century Lacquer & Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

For sale is a good quality 18th century chinoiserie Secretary bookcase. The top of the bookcase has an ornately shaped and carved pediment, above a single arched mirror door, opening to reveal a fully fitted interior which is also profusely decorated with chinoiserie. Below this, there is a candle slide, above the fall front which opens to reveal a shaped and stepped interior to include various drawers, pigeon holes and a well. The bureau base has an arrangement of three graduated drawers, each with brass handles. This piece is raised on bracket feet and is in very good condition for its age, having a superb patinated finish.