Sale 422
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$6,000 – $8,000
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, November 16, 2011, Lot 172 Maxime Secretant established a workshop in Paris in the late 19th century and produced furniture in the 18th century and Empire styles. He was later forced to close his workshop and the contents were sold at auction at L'Hotel Drouot on November 26, 1935.
appears to be in overall good condition with old scuff marks and scratches consistent with age and use; marble likely later and possibly restored; dirt and residue to recesses; likely refinished surface (images available upon request)
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