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Superb Louis XV Mid 18th Century French Petite Secretaire En Pente in the Manner of Bvrb
LVS Decorative Arts
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Superb Louis XV Mid 18th Century French Petite Secretaire En Pente in the Manner of Bvrb

18th century
Description

A superb Louis XV mid 18th century (circa 1750) French petite secretaire en pente in the manner of BVRB.

This secretaire en pente, veneered on oak, the front and sides with tulipwood ground with inlaid Kingwood bois-de-bout marquetry and quarter cut Kingwood bandings, the back of quarter cut tulipwood and Kingwood banding, all with superb ormolu foliate mounts to the top, front and sides.

The fall opening to reveal a tooled red leather writing surface with fitted interior consisting of pigeon holes, drawers and secret sliding compartment all supported on four elegant cabriole legs with ormolu foliate mounts and terminating with ormolu sabot feet.

Bernard II Van Risenburgh (1735-1765) or BVRB was a Parisian ebeniste, his father established himself in Paris as a cabinetmaker in the late 17th century. Bernard II was regarded as one of the greatest ebeniste during the reign of Louis XV renowned for beautifully shaped pieces using tulipwood and quarter cut veneers with marquetry and gilt mounts and was also held in high esteem by his contemporaries.

This piece is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 31.5'' / 80cm

Width: 21.75'' / 55.25cm

Depth: 15.5'' / 39.5cm

Height below fall to floor: 25.5'' / 64.75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
55.2cm (21.73")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Louis XV Secretaire En Pente to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214447
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1221
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Description
A superb Louis XV mid 18th century (circa 1750) French petite secretaire en pente in the manner of BVRB.

This secretaire en pente, veneered on oak, the front and sides with tulipwood ground with inlaid Kingwood bois-de-bout marquetry and quarter cut Kingwood bandings, the back of quarter cut tulipwood and Kingwood banding, all with superb ormolu foliate mounts to the top, front and sides.

fig 1. A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Superb Louis XV Mid 18th Century French Petite Secretaire En Pente in the Manner of Bvrb

The fall opening to reveal a tooled red leather writing surface with fitted interior consisting of pigeon holes, drawers and secret sliding compartment all supported on four elegant cabriole legs with ormolu foliate mounts and terminating with ormolu sabot feet.

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Bernard II Van Risenburgh (1735-1765) or BVRB was a Parisian ebeniste, his father established himself in Paris as a cabinetmaker in the late 17th century.
LVS Decorative Arts

Bernard II was regarded as one of the greatest ebeniste during the reign of Louis XV renowned for beautifully shaped pieces using tulipwood and quarter cut veneers with marquetry and gilt mounts and was also held in high esteem by his contemporaries.

fig 2. A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Superb Louis XV Mid 18th Century French Petite Secretaire En Pente in the Manner of Bvrb

This piece is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 31.5'' / 80cm

Width: 21.75'' / 55.25cm

Depth: 15.5'' / 39.5cm

Height below fall to floor: 25.5'' / 64.75cm

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
55.2cm (21.73")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Louis XV Secretaire En Pente to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214447
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1221
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.

Superb Louis XV Mid 18th Century French Petite Secretaire En Pente in the Manner of Bvrb

Archive II A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View VII
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Archive X A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs. View X
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A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
Superb Louis XV mid 18th century French petite secretaire en pente in the manner of BVRB
Ref: SA1214447
A French Louis XV style petite secretaire en pente with intricate floral marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
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A secretaire en pente, also known as a bureau en pente or slant-front desk, is an 18th-century French writing desk design featuring a sloped fall-front lid that unfolds to provide a writing surface and access to internal drawers and pigeonholes.

Mid-18th-century French bureaux were typically constructed with an oak or pine carcase veneered with exotic hardwoods such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood. Decorative elements included floral marquetry, parquetry, and gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut wood veneers, dovetail joinery in internal drawers, and hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts. Master cabinetmakers often stamped their work or initials onto the underside or rear framing of the carcase.

A petite slant-front desk functions as a focal point in a formal reception room, hallway, or bedroom nook. Pairing ornate Rococo silhouettes with simple modern seating or minimalist architectural features highlights the craftsmanship of the period wood veneers.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature to prevent veneer lifting or wood shrinkage. Clean wood surfaces with a soft dry cloth and high-grade beeswax, while keeping abrasive polishes away from gilt-bronze ormolu mounts to avoid stripping original gilding.
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