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FRANCO-FLEMISH
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A LOUIS XIV PEWTER-INLAID PALISANDER, FRUITWOOD AND FLORAL-MARQUETRY ARMOIRE
Franco-Flemish
The rectangar cornice with foliate-inlaid frieze above a pair of triple-panelled doors, the upper and lower panels inlaid with baskets of flowers with swirling-foliate spandrels, the doors in a foliate border, the triple-panelled sides with stylized foliage, on later bun feet, previously with locking mechanism mounted on the outside, the escutcheons English replacements
94 in. (238.5 cm.) high; 64½ in. (164 cm.) wide; 25¾ in. (65.5 cm.) deep
Franco-Flemish
The rectangar cornice with foliate-inlaid frieze above a pair of triple-panelled doors, the upper and lower panels inlaid with baskets of flowers with swirling-foliate spandrels, the doors in a foliate border, the triple-panelled sides with stylized foliage, on later bun feet, previously with locking mechanism mounted on the outside, the escutcheons English replacements
94 in. (238.5 cm.) high; 64½ in. (164 cm.) wide; 25¾ in. (65.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Almost certainly bought by John Alexander, 4th Marquess of Bath (1831-1896) for Longleat, Wiltshire and by descent at Longleat.
Literature
1869 Inventory, 101 First Floor Bedroom A, 'A Louis XIII Marqueterie armoire inlaid with flowers and ornaments in coloured wood and white metal'.
The illustrated London News, December 1881 (shown in the Prince and Princess of Wales's Rooms at Longleat during their visit).
The illustrated London News, December 1881 (shown in the Prince and Princess of Wales's Rooms at Longleat during their visit).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.