Thank you for registering for our auction! You are required to provide: 1. Deposit amount is 1:4; 保证金比例1:4; 2. Copy or images of ID card (front and back) or Passport 3. Images of Credit card (front and back); 4. VAT消费税以实际账单为准。
Description Braunschweig. Around 1740.
Nutwood, rootwood, elmwood and others polished and laid-in. Engraved ivory inlays. Gilt brass fittings. Brass and iron locks. 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. 226x140x59cm.
Provenance:
Collection Prof. Thomas Olbricht, purchased at Kunsthandel Dr. Schmitz-Avila, Bad Breisig.
Literature:
Heinrich Kreisel: Die Kunst des Deutschen M?bels, vol. 2, Munich 1970. Regarding this type compare fig. 875, an almost identical piece of furniture at the Rei?museum Mannheim.
Explanations to the Catalogue
Braunschweig Germany Furniture 18th century Walnut
Notes
Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Arrangement after the auction.