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Antique Flemish / Dutch Walnut Marquetry Royal Manuscript Cabinet, circa 1680

$18,500
£14,097.34
€16,258.13
CA$26,275.53
A$28,231.60
CHF 15,146.19
MX$332,600.73

About the Item

Antique Flemish / Dutch walnut marquetry Royal Manuscript cabinet, circa 1680. The cabinet possessing a stepped cornice with a carved frieze of fruiting vines. Below there are six doors which are finely inlaid with fruitwood and satinwood geometric and heraldic devices. Each door enclosing interior shelving to receive charters or manuscripts. The doors are flanked by pilasters finely carved in detail with figural masks, urns, and foliate with fruiting vines. The plinth base also finely inlaid with parquetry masks, foliate scenes, and other heraldic imagery. This cabinet most likely was used to receive important manuscripts, charters, or indentures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1680
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B-14541stDibs: LU4876117906351

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