Lot 102
  • 102

An Austrian enamel-mounted small cabinet, probably Vienna, circa 1880-90

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Enamel, gilt-metal
  • height 14 1/8 in.
  • 46cm
with enamel plaques of mythological scenes in gilt-metal mounts, the corners with spiral-painted enamel columns with bird tops, finial of a faun riding a camel

Condition

losses to gilt-metal mounts, chips to edges of panels including front left panel at 11:00, feet restored painting over mounts and left front foot with losses, back with crack to central wood rib
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