895/​237

A large North Germany Baroque cupboard, walnut massive and veneered, the top molded with carved foliage and birds, the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, ribbon with the inscription 'IN LIEB UND FRID WIRD ALES GROS' (in love and peace all is well), front with two doors divided by pilasters richly carved with figures, foliage and cherub, the lower part with one large drawer raised on five ball feet. Hamburg, c. 1700. H. 225 cm. W. 232 cm. D. 87 cm.

Literature: Himmelheber/Kreisel. “Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels“. Munich 1973, Volume 1, images 505–509.

Provenance: Danish manor house, Funen.

Condition

Marks and scratches. Wear. Cracks in the wood. Key is enclosed.

Auction

Varia, furniture and carpets, 10 June 2020

Category
Estimate

50,000–60,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold