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Lorenz Nielsen (b. 1739, d. 1821)

A Danish Louis XVI oak linen-press, profiled top with carved festoons and adorned with fluted balls above a pair of doors and lower part with drawers. Late 18th century. H. 236 cm. W. 120 cm. D. 56 cm.

The cabinetmaker Lorenz Nielsen from Aabenraa was born in 1739 and established as master 1774. He died in 1821 and was among the most skilled and original cabinetmakers in the Danish interpretation of the neoclassical style in the period 1775–1800.

Auction

Antiquities, furniture, decorative art, carpets and books, 22 September 2021

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Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

100,000 DKK