Lot Essay
For a related bureau-cabinet see H. Kreisel, Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels, Vol. II, München, 1970, pl. 401.
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18TH CENTURY
Details
An Austrian gilt metal mounted walnut, burr-birch, fruitwood and engraved marquetry bureau-cabinet
18TH CENTURY
Crossbanded and banded overall, the moulded cornice with one bowed drawer above a central door, flanked by eight drawers above a hinged flap, inlaid with a later engraved coat of arms and a double-headed eagle, enclosing a fitted interior with three drawers, the concave fronted and waved base with four long drawers, the interior with marbleized paper lining, on bun feet
172 cm. high x 117 cm. wide x 69 cm. deep
18TH CENTURY
Crossbanded and banded overall, the moulded cornice with one bowed drawer above a central door, flanked by eight drawers above a hinged flap, inlaid with a later engraved coat of arms and a double-headed eagle, enclosing a fitted interior with three drawers, the concave fronted and waved base with four long drawers, the interior with marbleized paper lining, on bun feet
172 cm. high x 117 cm. wide x 69 cm. deep
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