Cabinet en marqueterie, Allemagne du Sud, début du XVIIe siècle

à décor d'animaux dans une architecture antique sur fond de paysage sur les façades avant et arrière et sur les côtés, le dessus décoré d'instruments de musique dans un encadrement de rinceaux de fleurs et feuillages ; avec des cornières et poignées de bronze doré ; ouvrant à un abattant sur le dessus et à deux vantaux découvrant huit tiroirs et trois compartiments, le revers des vantaux à décor d'animaux et soldats dans une architecture antique, les façades de chaque tiroir et compartiment à décor de paysage et d'animaux ; belles serrures en acier poli

Illustration is slightly too orange. Good overall condition. Small dents and wood worm filled in with wooden composition. Old patched restorations to the veneer. One lift to the veneer inside. Very attractive cabinet, charming details with various animals. Possibly inspired by Vredeman de Vries patterns. To recommend.
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