Lot no. 1108
FINELY CARVED DRESSOIR - The Embden Collection
Renaissance, France, probably Lyon, 16th century.
Walnut richly carved with dentil, meander, and other decorative friezes, chimeras, and grotesque figures. Rectangular body with straight cornice. Architecturally structured upper section with pilasters and two doors above two drawers. The sides are paneled. The base has a paneled back and front baluster supports on a profiled plinth and flattened feet. Forged iron grips. 1 key.
103 × 46 × 140 cm.
Few losses and signs of use, some wormholes.
Provenance:
The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France.
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Classic furniture
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