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FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Dutch colonial carved oak, red-painted and parcel-gilt supra-porte
First half 18th century
The square pierced panel centred by a shield bearing a monogram and surmounted by a crown, framed by symmetrical acanthus scrolls and bold strapwork, set in a later frame flanked and surmounted by conforming carving and mounted on an inverted breakfront panelled pedestal, losses to the paint and gilding
187cm. high x 195cm. wide x 42cm. deep
First half 18th century
The square pierced panel centred by a shield bearing a monogram and surmounted by a crown, framed by symmetrical acanthus scrolls and bold strapwork, set in a later frame flanked and surmounted by conforming carving and mounted on an inverted breakfront panelled pedestal, losses to the paint and gilding
187cm. high x 195cm. wide x 42cm. deep
Provenance
By repute, the castle of Batavia, Dutch East Indies
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.