SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A GERMAN ORMOLU AND PORCELAIN-MOUNTED EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET-ON-STAND
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Surmounted by pierced porcelain gallery with various porcelain figures, the doors mounted with oval porcelain plaques depicting courting couples and opening to reveal nine drawers with corresponding porcelain plaques between classical terms and centred by a parquetry and mirrored compartment, the conforming stand with two frieze drawers and tapering fluted legs joined by an 'X'-form stretcher surmounted by a putto
63 in. (160 cm.) high; 41 ½ in. (105.5 cm.) wide; 20 ½ in. (52 cm.) deep

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 1 October 2002, lot 205.
Property of a Lady; Christie's, London, 10 September 2013, lot 188.

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Lot Essay

This cabinet perpetuates an established tradition of finely-mounted porcelain furnishings which gained popularity during the third quarter of the 19th century. Porcelain makers from the Dresden area demonstrated their skill with porcelain-mounted cabinets, continuing the tradition of the Meissen porcelain manufactory which began in the early 18th century. A related cabinet-on-stand with a pair of closely similar doors sitting atop a cupboard base sold Christie's, New York, 13 April 2017, lot 181 ($87,500, including premium).

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