Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780.
R61,000.00
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780.
R61,000.00
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780.
R61,000.00
Description:
It has been made from the finest burr walnut with fabulous marquetry decoration depicting vases of flowers, exotic birds, ribbons, floral bouquets, and garlands.
It has a carved, arch-centered pediment with leafy cresting above a pair of marquetry-paneled doors that open to reveal an interior with a central breakarched door that opens to a cupboard with two shelves. The cupboard is flanked by shelves, with further shelves above and a pair of candle slides below.
The shaped bureau falls open to reveal a central cupboard flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes, and secret compartments. The fall is fitted with an inset green leather and gold-toiled writing surface.
The bombe’s serpentine base has three capacious full-width drawers above an elegantly shaped apron.
It stands on its beautiful original lion’s paw feet and has its original ormolu handles, escutcheons, locks, and mounts.
It is a decorative and stunning piece that will look amazing anywhere it is placed.
Complete with working locks and keys.
In excellent condition, having been beautifully restored in our workshop.
Dimensions:
Height: 240 cm, width: 136 cm, depth: 66 cm
Description:
It has been made from the finest burr walnut with fabulous marquetry decoration depicting vases of flowers, exotic birds, ribbons, floral bouquets, and garlands.
It has a carved, arch-centered pediment with leafy cresting above a pair of marquetry-paneled doors that open to reveal an interior with a central breakarched door that opens to a cupboard with two shelves. The cupboard is flanked by shelves, with further shelves above and a pair of candle slides below.
The shaped bureau falls open to reveal a central cupboard flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes, and secret compartments. The fall is fitted with an inset green leather and gold-toiled writing surface.
The bombe’s serpentine base has three capacious full-width drawers above an elegantly shaped apron.
It stands on its beautiful original lion’s paw feet and has its original ormolu handles, escutcheons, locks, and mounts.
It is a decorative and stunning piece that will look amazing anywhere it is placed.
Complete with working locks and keys.
In excellent condition, having been beautifully restored in our workshop.
Dimensions:
Height: 240 cm, width: 136 cm, depth: 66 cm
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