A SOUTH GERMAN GILT-BRONZE AND PIETRA DURA-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL, MARQUETRY AND PARCEL-GILT CABINET. AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1650-1680, THE PIETRA DURA PLAQUES ATTRIBUTED TO THE GRAND DUCAL WORKSHOPS. Of architectural form, the central cupboard door mounted with a large plaque depicting a flower-filled baluster vase, opening to reveal a sliding compartment concealing eighteen secret drawers. 29 in. (73.5 cm.) high, 42 ¼ in. (107.5 cm.) wide, 18 ¾ in. (47.5 cm.) deep. -Christie's- Ivory Cabinets, 3rd Millennium, Art Cabinet, Natural Curiosities, Classic Architecture, Botanical Drawings, Stargazing, Tortoise Shell, Flower Vases
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