It was listed by Regent Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The shaped top features a fabulous bouquet of floral marquetry which highlights the beauty of this piece, and the chest is profusely inlaid with exotic birds, butterflies, acanthus leaves and floral foliage.
It has it's original chased ormolu handles and locks, and it is raised on splayed bracket feet.
This exceptional piece represents a fantastic example of 19th century Dutch marquetry cabinetry at its very finest.
Provenance:
The Estate of the late Rufus Eyre
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 x Width 90 x Depth 53
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches
Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colors are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.
Our reference: A2281
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers 19th Century
