Lot 1086* - A136 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Wednesday, 22. March 2006, 10.00 AM
IMPORTANT BUREAU CABINET, Late Baroque, circle of KÖSTER workshop (founded 1750 by Johann Köster, later run by his sons), Altona circa 1760/70. Walnut, burlwood and local fruitwoods in veneer also with exceptionally rich carving. Hinged top lined inside with green felt, over richly shaped front with 2 drawers, fitted interior with central compartment with slatted front between small compartment under drawer and 6 further drawers. The architectural style superstructure with shaped double door and 3 pilasters. The marquetry heavily warped. Restored. 145x76x(open 96)x276 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Frankfurt.
Provenienz: Privatsammlung, Deutschland. Hochbedeutendes Schreibmöbel von perfekter Qualität, die eigenständige Formensprache Altonaer Möbel in exemplarischer Weise zur Geltung bringend. Lit.: A.I. Kratz, Altonaer Möbel des Rokoko und Klassizismus, Hamburg 1988; S. 172 und 203f. (Abb. 24, ein sehr ähnlicher Schreibschrank mit identischen Giebelfuss-Voluten, unterschiedlicher Kommodenform und etwas mehr Vergoldungen).
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
Sold for CHF 84 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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