This remarkable secretaire by master ébéniste André Gilbert features colorful marquetry in rosewood, amaranth, stained holly, and mother of pearl. It is further embellished by a white marble top and doré bronze mounts of rosettes, guilloches, foliage and urns. The secretaire's upper and lower panels, along with both side panels, are decorated with exterior scenes of perfectly symmetrical neoclassical architectural structures in notably sophisticated perspective. These amazing scenes are rendered in finely detailed marquetry that includes inlays of rare green wood and mother of pearl. The scenes are framed by borders of flowers and doré bronze mounts. The top casement folds open to reveal a green leather writing top and storage unit