Cabinet in ebony and ebony veneer with fillet decoration, op - Lot 730

Lot n° 730
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Cabinet in ebony and ebony veneer with fillet decoration, op - Lot 730
Cabinet in ebony and ebony veneer with fillet decoration, opening with two doors and a flap in the upper part, revealing inside a theater composed of a central niche closed by a door, framed by two columns resting on rectangular pilasters. The interior of the niche is equipped with nine small drawers, veneered with ebony and decorated with fillets. On either side, eight drawers arranged in four rows opening with round bronze knobs. Rich ornamentation on the central door as well as on the outer drawers, made of eleven copper plates painted in oil and illustrating episodes from the life of Abraham and his descendants. The reverse sides of the doors feature two large paintings on wood depicting Abraham and the three angels and the Sacrifice of Isaac by his father. Some secret drawers have been hidden inside the cabinet. The flap reveals a compartment. The reverse side of the flap is decorated with a painting illustrating a banquet. Northern European work, probably Antwerp, early 17th century. Circa 1620-1640. A few small missing pieces including two small rods on two drawers. Small visible accidents otherwise very good preservation. With its keys. Height: 66 cm - Length: 72 cm - Depth: 45 cm. Provenance : Private collection. By descent since the 18th century.
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