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A large French cabinet after George Haupt's Minéralogique cabinet at Chantilly, mahogany with gilt-bronze mounting. Profiled top with the Swedish coat of arms, front with two large doors and two narrow doors with marquettery of light and dark wood, tapering fluted legs. Plaque with the inscription: Muséum minéralogique Sonné en 1774 par Gustave III Roi de Suéde á Louis Joseph de Bourbon Prince de Condé. Second half 19th century. H. 215.5 cm. W. 180 cm. D. 75 cm.

The mineral cabinet by Georg Haupt, dating from 1774, is made up of various types of wood and topped with minerals. This is one of the rare pieces of furniture belonging to the Princes of Condé that was returned to Chantilly after the revolutionary period. This cabinet, which contained a rich mineral collection, was a gift to Louis-Joseph de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, by King Gustave III, following his visit to Chantilly on 25 March 1771. The prince had created a science and natural history room in the Petit Château, which King Gustave III had visited during his stay.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Furniture, carpets and varia, 27 November 2019

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Estimate

300,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold