Monumentale vetrina del XIX secolo con cariatidi, aquile e figure alate - Maestosità scolpita - Display cabinet - Wood, Glass

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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Imposing 19th-century display cabinet in carved wood with glass, dating to 1850–1900, measuring 265 cm high, 223 cm wide and 77 cm deep, in good condition with patina and signs of use.

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Impressive 19th-Century Display Cabinet in Richly Carved Wood — A Statement Piece of Architectural Character

An imposing 19th-century display cabinet distinguished by its rich sculptural decoration and monumental proportions. Measuring 265 cm in height and 223 cm in width, this piece stands out for its strong architectural composition and elaborately worked decorative elements.

The two large glazed doors are framed by carved uprights featuring female figures, masks and decorative motifs that emphasise the cabinet’s vertical lines. The particularly striking crest features a carved composition with winged figures and a central cartouche, flanked by eagles at either end.

The lower section echoes the decorative language of the upper structure through scrollwork, relief carving and a shaped base, balancing the visual lightness of the glazed surfaces with the substance of the carved wood.

The interior, fitted with two shelves, provides generous display space for ceramics, porcelain, silverware or collectable objects. The glazed doors showcase the contents while allowing the cabinet’s construction to remain visible.

A piece of strong character, well suited to a grand drawing room, library or formal entrance hall. Its rich carving also makes it particularly appealing to collectors, antique dealers and interior designers working with historic residences.

Details
- Type: two-door display cabinet.
- Period: 19th century.
- Materials: carved wood and glass.
- Interior configuration: two shelves.
- Quantity: 1 cabinet.

Dimensions
- Height: 265 cm.
- Width: 223 cm.
- Depth: 77 cm.

Condition
In good overall condition, with patina, signs of use and wear consistent with its age. Small losses and localised irregularities are present, as shown in the detailed photographs, and form part of the cabinet’s historic character.
The cabinet may have undergone maintenance or restoration over the years.
Please examine all photographs carefully, including the close-up images, as they form an integral part of the description. The staged interior images are for illustrative purposes.

Collection Arrangements
The cabinet is available exclusively for collection in Follina (Treviso, Italy), by appointment. The seller does not offer shipping.
1. Collection in person by the buyer: dismantling, packing, handling, loading and transport must be arranged and paid for entirely by the buyer.
2. Collection by a carrier appointed by the buyer: all arrangements, dismantling, packing, handling, loading, transport and any insurance must be organised and paid for entirely by the buyer.
Given the cabinet’s dimensions and the delicate nature of its carved elements and glazed surfaces, collection requires suitable personnel, equipment and a vehicle of appropriate size.
Any additional costs relating to special transport, handling services, customs duties, import taxes, customs clearance or local charges remain entirely the buyer’s responsibility.

Impressive 19th-Century Display Cabinet in Richly Carved Wood — A Statement Piece of Architectural Character

An imposing 19th-century display cabinet distinguished by its rich sculptural decoration and monumental proportions. Measuring 265 cm in height and 223 cm in width, this piece stands out for its strong architectural composition and elaborately worked decorative elements.

The two large glazed doors are framed by carved uprights featuring female figures, masks and decorative motifs that emphasise the cabinet’s vertical lines. The particularly striking crest features a carved composition with winged figures and a central cartouche, flanked by eagles at either end.

The lower section echoes the decorative language of the upper structure through scrollwork, relief carving and a shaped base, balancing the visual lightness of the glazed surfaces with the substance of the carved wood.

The interior, fitted with two shelves, provides generous display space for ceramics, porcelain, silverware or collectable objects. The glazed doors showcase the contents while allowing the cabinet’s construction to remain visible.

A piece of strong character, well suited to a grand drawing room, library or formal entrance hall. Its rich carving also makes it particularly appealing to collectors, antique dealers and interior designers working with historic residences.

Details
- Type: two-door display cabinet.
- Period: 19th century.
- Materials: carved wood and glass.
- Interior configuration: two shelves.
- Quantity: 1 cabinet.

Dimensions
- Height: 265 cm.
- Width: 223 cm.
- Depth: 77 cm.

Condition
In good overall condition, with patina, signs of use and wear consistent with its age. Small losses and localised irregularities are present, as shown in the detailed photographs, and form part of the cabinet’s historic character.
The cabinet may have undergone maintenance or restoration over the years.
Please examine all photographs carefully, including the close-up images, as they form an integral part of the description. The staged interior images are for illustrative purposes.

Collection Arrangements
The cabinet is available exclusively for collection in Follina (Treviso, Italy), by appointment. The seller does not offer shipping.
1. Collection in person by the buyer: dismantling, packing, handling, loading and transport must be arranged and paid for entirely by the buyer.
2. Collection by a carrier appointed by the buyer: all arrangements, dismantling, packing, handling, loading, transport and any insurance must be organised and paid for entirely by the buyer.
Given the cabinet’s dimensions and the delicate nature of its carved elements and glazed surfaces, collection requires suitable personnel, equipment and a vehicle of appropriate size.
Any additional costs relating to special transport, handling services, customs duties, import taxes, customs clearance or local charges remain entirely the buyer’s responsibility.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Monumentale vetrina del XIX secolo con cariatidi, aquile e figure alate
Designer/artist/maker
Maestosità scolpita
Material
Glass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
265 cm
Width
223 cm
Depth
77 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
No
ItalyVerified
65
Objects sold
100%
Private

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