Lot was sold
Lot 4 | Important rococo cabinet made of nutwood, rootwood a.o. and engraved ivory inlays
Estimate
16.000
- 18.000
€
D ‡
Result:
(incl. premium)
83.850 €
IMPORTANT ROCOCO CABINET MADE OF NUTWOOD, ROOTWOOD A.O. AND ENGRAVED IVORY INLAYS.
Braunschweig.
Date: Around 1740.
Technique: Nutwood, rootwood, elmwood and others polished and laid-in. Engraved ivory inlays. Gilt brass fittings. Brass and iron locks.
Description: Expansive, three-drawer chest on elaborately carved volute feet and with curved front.
Correspondingly shaped, two-door top with pilasters and curved cornice. Six drawers
inside. Inlays in framed sections show ribbons, acanthus decor and vases with flowers. On
cleats additional inlays depicting the female allegories of faith, love and hope.
Measurement: 226x140x59cm.
Provenance:
Collection Prof. Thomas Olbricht, purchased at Kunsthandel Dr. Schmitz-Avila, Bad Breisig.
Literature:
Heinrich Kreisel: Die Kunst des Deutschen Möbels, vol. 2, Munich 1970. Regarding this type compare fig. 875, an almost identical piece of furniture at the Reißmuseum Mannheim.
Braunschweig.
Date: Around 1740.
Technique: Nutwood, rootwood, elmwood and others polished and laid-in. Engraved ivory inlays. Gilt brass fittings. Brass and iron locks.
Description: Expansive, three-drawer chest on elaborately carved volute feet and with curved front.
Correspondingly shaped, two-door top with pilasters and curved cornice. Six drawers
inside. Inlays in framed sections show ribbons, acanthus decor and vases with flowers. On
cleats additional inlays depicting the female allegories of faith, love and hope.
Measurement: 226x140x59cm.
Provenance:
Collection Prof. Thomas Olbricht, purchased at Kunsthandel Dr. Schmitz-Avila, Bad Breisig.
Literature:
Heinrich Kreisel: Die Kunst des Deutschen Möbels, vol. 2, Munich 1970. Regarding this type compare fig. 875, an almost identical piece of furniture at the Reißmuseum Mannheim.
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VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
CITES
Please note that this object is made of materials, for whose export into countries outside the EU contract area a permission due to CITES regulations is necessary. We point out that such a permission is usually not given.
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Stock Id: 68006-39