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

$6,959.29
£5,025
€5,910.54
CA$9,467.57
A$10,520.55
CHF 5,512.88
MX$129,015.84
NOK 70,313.60
SEK 66,148.45
DKK 44,113.72
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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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