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SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE, PORPHYRY, LAPIS LAZULI AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED COLLECTOR'S CABINET
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The frieze with dentil molding, the lapis border enclosing two porphyry cabinet doors enclosing a fall-front compartment engraved with a classical scene, a drawer above and below separated by hardstone and cameo-mounted bands, with a further drawer to the bottom, the reverse engraved with a snake
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, 16 ¼ in. (41.5 cm.) wide, 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) deep
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The frieze with dentil molding, the lapis border enclosing two porphyry cabinet doors enclosing a fall-front compartment engraved with a classical scene, a drawer above and below separated by hardstone and cameo-mounted bands, with a further drawer to the bottom, the reverse engraved with a snake
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, 16 ¼ in. (41.5 cm.) wide, 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) deep
Provenance
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Special notice
Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.
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