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Rare 18th Century Danish Gustavian 'Wellington' Chest of Drawers in Black-Painte

$5,631.85
£4,202.30
€4,764
CA$7,836.01
A$8,768.68
CHF 4,561.56
MX$105,655.90
NOK 57,427.99
SEK 54,259.89
DKK 36,271.95

About the Item

A distinctive and rare model of a Gustavian 'Wellington' chest, elegantly black-painted and displaying a beautifully aged patina. It features a finely profiled top, eight drawers with moulded edges, and canted corners adorned with vertical fluting. The base is finished with a profiled apron and a gently bowed front, enhanced by refined moulding, and rests on tapered, fluted legs with carved rosettes. A slender, architectural and decorative piece. Denmark, circa 1780–1800
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.94 in (137 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780 - 1800
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1062431stDibs: LU1007446355642

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