Jun 16, 2020
A Louis XIV black and gilt japanned cabinet-on-stand, c. 1680,
Exceptional lacquered cabinet representing the fable of the Prince and the bird, and a series of exotic animals.
The cabinet rests on a richly ornamented base with seven terms in sculpted and gilded wood.
Parisian work of the time of Louis XIV, c. 1670-1680.
Probably for the royal court of Portugal.
Cabinet : Haut. 99,3 Larg. 145 Prof. 49,6 cm - Piétement : Haut. 98,8 Larg. 146,3 Prof. 56,4 cm - Haut. totale : 198,1 cm
Christie’s
