Biedermeier writing desk,
Circa 1830/35. Made in softwood with walnut veneer, of freestanding form, with 9 drawers at the front, a fall front and sliding top, with a veneered and marquetry decorated fitted interior in various fine woods such as ash, cherry, maple and burl thuya, with columns creating an architectural style, with 6 interior drawers, and 2 secret compartments locking by means of a spring mechanism, each with 3 interior drawers. Ca. 120 x 129.5 x 65 cm. In cared-for condition, with a fine patina and corresponding ageing and wear. 1 lock plate missing. (MIN)
Footnote:
Judging by the work on the drawers (dovetails, casket-like drawer bases and the contouring around the edges), we can assume that this desk was produced as a qualifying piece for a master craftsman.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
Günther Minichreiter
+43-1-515 60-528
guenther.minichreiter@dorotheum.at
26.04.2018 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 7,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 3,000.- to EUR 4,000.-
Biedermeier writing desk,
Circa 1830/35. Made in softwood with walnut veneer, of freestanding form, with 9 drawers at the front, a fall front and sliding top, with a veneered and marquetry decorated fitted interior in various fine woods such as ash, cherry, maple and burl thuya, with columns creating an architectural style, with 6 interior drawers, and 2 secret compartments locking by means of a spring mechanism, each with 3 interior drawers. Ca. 120 x 129.5 x 65 cm. In cared-for condition, with a fine patina and corresponding ageing and wear. 1 lock plate missing. (MIN)
Footnote:
Judging by the work on the drawers (dovetails, casket-like drawer bases and the contouring around the edges), we can assume that this desk was produced as a qualifying piece for a master craftsman.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
Günther Minichreiter
+43-1-515 60-528
guenther.minichreiter@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art - Furniture, Sculptures, Glass and Porcelain |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 26.04.2018 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 14.04. - 26.04.2018 |
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