18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest

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An elaborately carved Baroque period Dutch dowry chest with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina! Netherlands, 18th Century, with later elements, Renaissance taste, finely, hand-crafted, having a rectangular solid wood dovetailed case with hinged lid, featuring an exquisitely decorated facade panel with intricate flower carvings, chip carved running ornamentation and visible hand-cut dovetail joinery, flanked by forged iron carry handles, rising on paw feet with substantial losses. circa 1750 Provenance / Acquisition: Purported to be property from the Estate of Mary Kay Ash (1918-2001) Preston Hollow, Dallas, Texas. An American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas. Dimensions: (approx) 24" High, 65" Wide, 24" Deep Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a blanket chest or storage trunk, end of bed bench, occasional table, or decorative wabi-sabi piece! Condition: Great unrestored antique condition, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Retaining original antique character marks and rustic charm throughout, including substantial losses to the feet and scattered losses overall. Structurally sound. Presents very well, with interesting historical character and a dark rich warmth that can only be acquired over long periods of time! Shipping / In-home White-glove Delivery service available: Depending on your location, trusted third-party shipping partners availability, schedule, route, weather, etc.. please allow up to eight weeks for delivery. Local Pickup / Courier Delivery available around Dallas, Texas

Dimensions:
Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 65 in (165.1 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Wood,Forged,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Joinery
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1750
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great unrestored antique condition w/beautifully aged warm rich dark patina. Wear consistent with age & use, including substantial losses, especially to feet, evidence of old restorations, typical antique character marks and rustic charm throughout.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977236251792

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