A North European parquetry inlaid secretaire bureau, late 19th, of bombe form, the upper section with a break arch pediment over two cupboard doors, the fall-front enclosing a fitted interior and with drawers beneath, decorated all over with trompe l'oeil parquetry, 130cm wide 60cm deep 200cm high Condition report: Knocks, wear, fading and scratches commensurate with age and use. Some repair to veneer. Chips and losses. Splits and repairs to interior and exterior. Lock mechanism appears replaced. It appears to have received professional attention at some point. General wear and repair throughout.