Small cabinet forming a jewelry box. Geometrically decorated in pewter fillets on ebony or blackened wood veneer, opening with a flap revealing a five-drawer front, composed of a central architectural bay, topped by a windowed pediment framed by two metal figures, and framed by six coffers with geometric decorations in hardstone veneer (jasper, lapis-lazuli and agates on a tinted background) and pewter fillets, creating a stained-glass effect. The top features a cavity closed by a dark mirror cover in a frame decorated with four lapis lazuli inlays. Gilded bronze ornaments, such as stylized dolphin-shaped side handles, small faceted spinning top knobs and corner feet featuring reclining lions with doubled bodies. Italian composite work with antique elements, reassembled in the second half of the 19th century. 21.5 x 32 x 21.4 cm. Keys attached. Damage, missing parts and restorations, particularly in wood stained in imitation of lapis lazuli; some oxidized parts and fillets.
Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
€6,000
Buyer's premium
25%
Small cabinet forming a jewelry box.
Geometrically decorated in pewter fillets on ebony or blackened wood veneer, opening with a flap revealing a five-drawer front, composed of a central architectural bay, topped by a windowed pediment framed by two metal figures, and framed by six coffers with geometric decorations in hardstone veneer (jasper, lapis-lazuli and agates on a tinted background) and pewter fillets, creating a stained-glass effect.
The top features a cavity closed by a dark mirror cover in a frame decorated with four lapis lazuli inlays.
Gilded bronze ornaments, such as stylized dolphin-shaped side handles, small faceted spinning top knobs and corner feet featuring reclining lions with doubled bodies.
Italian composite work with antique elements, reassembled in the second half of the 19th century. 21.5 x 32 x 21.4 cm.
Keys attached.
Damage, missing parts and restorations, particularly in wood stained in imitation of lapis lazuli; some oxidized parts and fillets.
Sale
Friday 7 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris