Antique Secretaire, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak , E. 20th C., H.- 54.5 in.
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Stunning Antique Secretaire, French Henri II Style, Carved Oak , E. 20th C., H.- 54.5 in. Height!
An excellent example of a French Henri II style carved oak secrétaire — a piece that beautifully balances Renaissance revival ornament with early 20th-century craftsmanship. Here’s a polished catalog entry, plus some historical and narrative context suitable for your Antique Acquisitions presentation:
🇫🇷 French Henri II Style Carved Oak Secrétaire Origin: France Period: Early 20th century Dimensions: H. 54 ½ in. × W. 50 ½ in. × D. 28 in. Material: Solid oak, hand-carved throughout
Finely carved oak secrétaire in the Henri II Renaissance Revival style, the raised superstructure surmounted by a broken pediment with acanthus and scrollwork crest, above a bank of six drawers adorned with foliate and fruit garlands. The rectangular top features an incised molded edge, while the lower case is arranged in a kneehole configuration with three frieze drawers over two pedestal stacks. The sides are paneled with floral and ribbon carvings; the whole raised on fluted and acanthus-carved torchère legs ending in toupie feet with brass casters.
🪶 Historical Context The Henri II style emerged in France during the late 19th century as part of the larger Renaissance Revival movement, blending the disciplined geometry of classical design with the sculptural exuberance of the 16th century. By the early 20th century, such desks were prized by French notaries, scholars, and collectors who valued the romantic gravitas of the Renaissance. The craftsmanship here — crisp, deep relief carving and solid joinery — reflects the transitional period when machine precision met hand finishing.
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
