Corner cabinet - polychromed - Klein model & provenance!

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A Dutch corner cabinet, WITH PROVENANCE, manufactured during the Louis XVI period around 1790-1810.

The cabinet is built from pinewood that has been repainted several times and the current colour scheme is off-white with a light (sea-)green. See close-ups for the different constructions and joints used!

On the cornice there is a beautiful piece of carving depicting a classical vase with stylized palmette leaves & cannelures, and on each side a garland of laurel leaves.
Below the profiled cornice trim there is a tooth/knob moulding.
The two doors, turning on the original hinges, are built from a frame of arch-topped tenon-and-mhole connections. In the rebate of the profiled frames are reeded panels with mortised corners. To accentuate the reeding, the panels are provided with contrasting lines and inserted rosettes in the mortised corners.
The left door is fitted with a turned knop with a rosette and a working key lock that is fixed with hand-forged nails. The right door at the bottom is provided with a bevelled sliding panel.
Behind the doors there are four shelves, of which two were added at a later date.
The doors are flanked by double-cannelled side stiles.
The piece rests on a slim plinth and tapered bun feet.

The entire cabinet features beautiful contrasting colours and the expected signs of use and wear on the polychrome surface.

PROVENANCE:
The cabinet originates from the presbytery of the old Roman Catholic Peter and Paul Church in Maassluis. A church building that is part of the Peter and Paul parish in Maassluis. The Neo-Classical so-called Barn Church dates from 1787 and the parish from 1790.

In the night of June 15 to 16, Father Fransen was alarmed by a strong smell of fire. The blaze was inside the church and investigation quickly showed it to be arson. Through an open window on the northeast facade burning wads of cotton would have been thrown inside, causing the wooden staircase leading to the choir to catch fire. Despite rapid intervention there was significant fire and water damage to the interior and organ. Little by little, and improvised, work began on the reconstruction.
On March 22, 1963, Father Vester was installed as successor to Father Fransen in the parish. He accelerated the reconstruction and expansion of the church building and to raise more money for this, a portion of the church inventory was sold, of which this cabinet was one of the objects.
The Catholic community grew in Maassluis and to solve this “problem” in 1965 it was decided to split the parish and build new churches.

The church fell into disrepair, but after a thorough restoration it received a cultural function as a theatre in 1984 and is a national heritage site.
In the last two photos; the church and the sister house, with the parish on the right and the church behind it.

The photos, alongside the extensive description, are part of the listing. If you still have questions before you place a bid, please contact the auctioneer/expert.

For shipping the piece will be carefully packed! With bubble wrap, sturdy cardboard and/or floor protection, placed on a europallet with at least two straps!
Please note that delivery is performed by one person/driver and is to the door on the ground floor! If you have delivery preferences, live on an island, etc., please contact us.
Please take photos upon receipt of the packaging to exclude damage during transport.

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