"Empire Half-cabinet, Walnut, Gold Leaf, Brass, Austria Circa 1815"
Extraordinary, early Empire Chest, Commode or Half-cabinet from Austria around 1810-15.
Beautiful book-matched dark walnut veneer on softwood. Two doors at the bottom, counter-veneered in cherry wood on the inside. Inside an interior made later and removable if required. Original locks and large wrought-iron latches. Two drawers. Upper drawer with interior fittings and sliding board in cherry wood. Original brass fittings with floral motif. An old gilded egg-and-dart rail around the cornice. Two ebonized pilaster columns with old gilded sphinxes as caryatids. Ebonized trims and upper edge.
Restored condition, hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
- H 91 cm / 35.8 in
- W 113.7 cm / 44.76 in
- D 59.5 cm / 23.4 in
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