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Important Pilaster cabinet, 17th century. 

We rarely see a piece of furniture that has been published in the most important standard work for 
Dutch 17th century furniture by Loek van Aalst and Annigje Hofstede. 
This book is by far the best book in this field. 
The cabinet you see here is depicted on page 89 of this book. 
Hes & de Graaf, ISBN 978 90 6194 350 1. 
Provenance: purchased in 1997 by a Dutch company. 
Including the valuation report for insurance of Loek van Aalst. 

A Four Door Pilaster Cabinet, very richly executed in Dutch Renaissance style. 
On the panels of the four doors we see beautiful carvings of acanthus leaves and a bird in the middle. 
These birds are depicted with the so-called 'inward line', they look inwards, at each other. 
That is always the classic way. 
The panel on the bottom left deviates from this – this bird looks to the left, just like the other one. 
Probably a deliberate anomaly that was often made in art to show modesty. 
Based on the idea that total perfection can only be attributed to God. 
This is also seen in Oriental Carpet Art, for example. 
The whole thing is made too perfectly to explain this anomaly otherwise. 
Rarely, however, to come across on a piece of furniture. 
A very outstanding piece indeed. 

The sides are just as richly finished as the front. 
A cupboard like this was made as a status symbol and cultural statement. 
In its time in the 17th century it was also expensive and was intended for people who wanted to show their social status , as we do now with the house we live in, clothing and/or cars.

All the locks work and have a key. 
In perfect condition, no visibele restorations. 


Transportation: 
In the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, France and Spain, we transport the furniture in packing blankets and store it indoors. The rest land on a wooden pallet in sturdy cardboard and splash-proof foil and delivered to the front door. 
We charge a higher rate for islands, delivery is to the door, please help because the driver is alone, the driver is not allowed inside or up the stairs.
The carrier will contact you to deliver. 
He has your telephone number and email address. 

>>> These transports usually do not have a track and trace system. 
I am entering an empty code for Catawiki's computer system. 
You cannot track the transport. 
Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport. 
Usually it is not possible to ship within three days, you can ignore Catawiki's reminders. 
It is usually between three and seven days in transit. 
You approve and sign for good reception with the driver.
You must report any damage immediately in this form.
This is necessary for insurance. 
Damage that occurs afterwards is your own responsibility.
An 'empty' form means good reception. 
The carrier will call you to make an appointment for delivery. 
You are free to arrange the transport yourself, please indicate this when paying to Catawiki. 





Netherlands - Antique  - 17th century

Cabinet - Oak - Cabinet, a so-called "Pilasterkast", with provenance

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