Lot 1160
  • 1160

A large Victorian parcel-gilt green painted verre-églomisé and ivory mounted birdcage second half 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • hardwood, ivory
  • height 7 ft. 6 in.; width 37 1/4 in.; depth 37 1/4 in.
  • 228.6 cm; 94.6 cm; 94.6 cm
the pagoda form top above a octagonal case with two tiers, the top tier with concave sides, the lower tier with columnar supports flanking fan curved openings above rectangular pierced panels raised on ivory ball feet above a conforming case on baluster supports and a large plinth fitted with verre-églomisé panels further raised on a plinth fitted with a drawer on bun feet.

Provenance

Didier Rabes

Condition

Overall good condition; re-decorated; some minor nicks, chips and wear to extremities.
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