Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

SKU: CI-61814

This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780.

R61,000.00

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

SKU: CI-61814

This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780.

R61,000.00

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

SKU: CI-61814

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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