A walnut, maple burr, fir, juniper veneer, with pewter and holly inlays desk, gilt bronze mount, Germany, circa 1700
Bureau à gradin en placage de noyer, loupe de noyer et bois fruitier, incrustations d'étain et monture bronze doré , Allemagne, vers 1700
This German bureau à gradin from circa 1700 is a highly decorative piece of furniture crafted from walnut, maple burr, fir, and juniper veneers with pewter and holly inlays and gilt bronze mounts. The work exemplifies Baroque craftsmanship and the intricate marquetry techniques popular in 18th-century German cabinetmaking. The combination of rich materials and elaborate inlays demonstrates the luxury and technical skill invested in fine furniture production of the period.
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- Bureau à gradin en placage de noyer, loupe d’érable, sapin, genévrier, incrustations d'étain et de houx, monture bronze doré, Allemagne, vers 1700
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Style Paris : Mobilier
November 12, 2021
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000
Lot 29
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