Signed 1863 French Cabinet
17 March 2018
Description

Special wood with inlaid design outside and inside, of different colors.0.64 x 0.50 x 0.34 ctms. 12 Kg.

Provenance

Bought in Paris by my parents in 1950's

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 23 hours
By Nora Curl
Mar 18, 15:58 UTC
Fair Market Value
$5,000 - $10,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is a vargueno, or cabinet of curiosities on stand with Dutch marquetry, or inlaid wood surface decoration. These were first made popular in Spain the 1500s. There were intended as a collector's cabinets with items such as shells and specimens, coins and treasures stored in the drawers inside the cabinets. These are considered miniature museums when filled with artifacts from original owners. This likely dates to later than the 1863 date found with this, as noted it states faucheur 1863, which means purchased in that year. The interior drawer fronts are inlaid with a design that adds a picture with perspective. This was more possibly produced in Germany, Holland or Spain os opposed to French and could date to the 1700's or 18th century. The columns in the interior may also pull out to reveal hidden compartments. These are quite collectible. The estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail 'asking prices' can be higher and vary.

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