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Lorenz Nielsen (b. 1739, d. 1821)

A Danish Louis XVI corner cabinet of elm wood inlaid with light wood in the shape of flowers, shell and bricks, the top adorned with vase and garlands, front with cut of corners and two doors behind which shelves. South Jutland, late 18th century. H. 243 cm. W. 96 cm. D. 55 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

Furniture, clocks, silver, bronzes, porcelain, carpets and pre-Columbian art, 21 September 2022

Category
Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

16,000 DKK