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Lorenz Nielsen (b. 1739, d. 1821)

A Danish Louis XVI elmwood and elmroot bureau cabinet, cabinet with two doors enclosing shelves and two drawers, hinged fall front with fitted interior. Southern Jutland, late 18th century. H. 202 cm. W. 120 cm. D. 58 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. Provenance: A Danish private collection.

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20,000–30,000 DKK

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18,000 DKK