Empire walnut secrétaire. Drawer under the top, drop-down door concealing an internal cabinet with open compartments and five drawers, uprights with truncated pyramidal half-columns with bronze capitals and bases depicting caryatids. Base with three drawers and truncated pyramidal feet, flush brass escutcheons. Lombardy, mid-19th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution