Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820 Decorative Arts in response to the Spanish

in response to the Spanish Civil War

Laurent was known for his animal subjects and this bronze is a striking example of his finest work

he returned permanently to Berlin in 1848

in poverty

Eastern Persia or Herat

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820 Decorative Arts in response to the SpanishA fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The cabinet in two sections, the top with a curved architectural pediment, below is a curved door tabernacle cupboard, flanked by a pair of columns with gilt bronze bases and capitals. The base with a series of four graduated drawers with shield shaped lock plate escutcheons inlaid with bone, to the center is a fall front writing surface enclosing a fitted