Cabinet on stand - Wood
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€ 300
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 6,500 - € 8,500
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17th‑century Portuguese Baroque Contador cabinet, made of wood, with six carved-panel drawers and brass fittings, base added in the 19th century, origin Portugal, dimensions 141.5 x 90 x 45 cm, in good condition with minor signs of aging and small spots.
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Baroque Portuguese Contador Cabinet
Portuguese furniture from the colonial era of the 17th century, the “Contador com Trempe.” In the 17th century, this type of furniture developed across Europe, albeit with different expressions of national styles. In Portugal this piece stood like no other for the so-called Portuguese “national style” of furniture. Generally, these pieces were used to store valuables and documents. With the addition of the standard (“com trempe” in Portugal), the cabinets became autonomous for the first time, whereas until then they were, for example, simply placed on an existing table.
The surrounding casework is decorated with the typical profiles. Six drawers, with carved profiles, whose panels give the viewer the impression that there are nine drawers. Brass fittings on each drawer and a handle on both sides, recalling the original function, since these pieces of furniture originally had no separate base.
Base/stand produced in the 19th century, with some restorations
Photos are part of the description, so please view the photos carefully to avoid any inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before bidding.
Seller's Story
Snackers Antiques & Fine Art
Based in Maastricht since 2020. Specialized in religious art.
Vincent Snackers is the owner of Snackers Antiques & Fine Art, he was very interested in the Catholic faith and all the rituals that go with it at a young age. Palaces and museums also fascinated him. Through collecting, he eventually started the store in 2020, and he continues to collect himself, because a beautiful 18th century cupboard or a pair of Empire candlesticks never gets boring.
It is always a nice challenge to find out the background of the object. And when the object then goes to a new owner who enjoys it, the circle is complete again.
Translated by Google TranslateBaroque Portuguese Contador Cabinet
Portuguese furniture from the colonial era of the 17th century, the “Contador com Trempe.” In the 17th century, this type of furniture developed across Europe, albeit with different expressions of national styles. In Portugal this piece stood like no other for the so-called Portuguese “national style” of furniture. Generally, these pieces were used to store valuables and documents. With the addition of the standard (“com trempe” in Portugal), the cabinets became autonomous for the first time, whereas until then they were, for example, simply placed on an existing table.
The surrounding casework is decorated with the typical profiles. Six drawers, with carved profiles, whose panels give the viewer the impression that there are nine drawers. Brass fittings on each drawer and a handle on both sides, recalling the original function, since these pieces of furniture originally had no separate base.
Base/stand produced in the 19th century, with some restorations
Photos are part of the description, so please view the photos carefully to avoid any inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before bidding.
Seller's Story
Snackers Antiques & Fine Art
Based in Maastricht since 2020. Specialized in religious art.
Vincent Snackers is the owner of Snackers Antiques & Fine Art, he was very interested in the Catholic faith and all the rituals that go with it at a young age. Palaces and museums also fascinated him. Through collecting, he eventually started the store in 2020, and he continues to collect himself, because a beautiful 18th century cupboard or a pair of Empire candlesticks never gets boring.
It is always a nice challenge to find out the background of the object. And when the object then goes to a new owner who enjoys it, the circle is complete again.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
141.5 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
17th century
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