Superb Napoleon III French Japanese secretaire, of handsome proportions, set with white carrara marble top, and brass insets and mounts, above a apron drawer opening to reveal fitted interior, above a pair of doors, flanked by a pair of fine gilt bronze maidens, the whole on pedestal base, 100 cm x 132 cm x 56 cm. Purchased: harlequin Antiques 1998, then private collection Sydney