Dutch Buffet 1789 - 1791

Unknown artist

WoodOakRosewood
93 ⨯ 137 ⨯ 62 cm
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• About the artwork
  The protruding front and the adjacent panels are decorated with classic vases. Together they form the two doors of the buffet. The piece rests upon tapered legs that end in bronze spheres. The corners are decorated with glyphed columns that end in gilt bronze Corinthian capitals. Next to the capitals a drawer is situated. The front of these drawers, as well as the centre part, is decorated with inlays of curling Acanthus. The top is elaborately decorated with a flower-motive.
  When the top is turned up, a pewter basin appears. The mahogany panels on either side can be extended to the sides to enlarge the workspace. The inside of the countertop has two foldaway shelves.
• About the artist

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