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Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Arc-en-Arbalète Cabinet-on-Chest

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CA$9,563.74
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CHF 5,503.35
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NOK 69,376.18
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About the Item

A superb late 18th century Dutch marquetry cabinet-on-chest of rare arc-en-arbalète form. Veneered in walnut and inlaid to all sides with boxwood stringing and boxwood and fruitwood floral marquetry and inlaid faces. The cabinet with a domed top with mirrored sides and two mirrored doors opening to reveal a crimson velvet lined interior with a removable shelf. The arc-en-arbalete (cross-bow shaped) chest inlaid to the top surface and with shaped sides inlaid with vases of flowers, the frieze fitted with four graduated drawers with rococo style gilt-metal handles and escutcheons, raised on original curved and inlaid bracket feet. The drawers with replacement ‘Tubb’s Bros, London, patent lever’ locks and key. Solid condition with a good depth of colour to the chest front and original finish, the upper part with a replacement mirror to the left side, the other mirrors foxed and velvet interior worn marked. The chest with repaired shrinkage split to veneers on right hand side and repairs to right side front foot, fading to the upper part and sides and minor losses, marks repairs to the inlays walnut veneer. The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately Width - 31.25in (79.5cm) Depth - 19in (48.5cm) Height - 68in (172.5cm) Dismantles into two sections for moving (cabinet and chest) Internal sizes Cabinet top shelf 22in wide x 7.75in deep x 15.75in high plus extra height into arch (57cm x 19.7cm x 40cm plus extra height into arch) Cabinet lower shelf 22in wide x 7.75in deep x 12in high (57cm x 19.7cm x 30.5cm) Ref: 0726
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.92 in (172.5 cm)Width: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1790-1800
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Historic repairs to handles locks, probably in the 19th century. Side mirror replaced (left hand side). Repaired: Historic repair to feet, shrinkage split on side and veneers/inlays. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Solid condition with a good depth of colour to the chest front and original finish, the upper part with a replacement mirror to the left side, the other mirrors foxed and velvet interior worn marked. The chest with repaired shrinkage split to vene.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 07261stDibs: LU2763341783222

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