LOUIS XVI STYLE SECRETARY WITH FLAP By Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Floral marquetry on a rosewood base in amaranth frames, carved and gilded bronze ornamentation, veined white marble top, doucine top, front opening into a flap revealing a satinwood veneered interior with a leather-covered writing desk, six drawers and six compartments, two leaves at the bottom, the flap lock engraved "PAUL SORMANI / 10 rue Charlot Paris". H. 146 cm (57 ½ in.) l. 95 cm (37 ½ in.) P. 41 cm (16 ¼ in.) Paul Sormani, active at 10 rue Charlot between 1867 and 1877. A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted, floral marquetry, tulipwood, amaranth and satinwood secretaire a abattant, by Paul Sormani (1817-1877) *Information for buyers: A CITES re-export permit may be required if the item is to be exported from the EU. The buyer will be responsible for this. *Information to the buyers : For an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense.