Dans le style Befort jeune - Storage trunk - Noble wood

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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Ceremonial display cabinet box in noble wood from France, estimated to be from 1970–1980 and in an antique Befort jeune style, measuring 27 cm by 20 cm by 14 cm, in good condition with light wear and age stains, original lock and key functioning.

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Artisan cabinetmaker's display case – or grand residence – a collectible piece.
Exceptional cabinet set in the purest, monumental Louis XIV style, possibly similar to Befort Jeune, Tahan, or Diehl. Likely made to order for a member of the family of a high dignitary.

Centered cover of a rocaille medallion with shell, pearls, and acanthus leaves in high relief.
Four corner wedges with winged angel-headed figures of extreme delicacy.

Original lock with its key.

Dimensions :
Length 27 cm × Depth 20 cm × Height 14 cm

Condition:
No accidents, no restoration, no added parts
Small dent on the medallion.

Lock and key work perfectly
This type of box, due to its size and richness, is quite rare.
A unique piece, worthy of the grandest historical apartments or the most demanding private collections.

Artisan cabinetmaker's display case – or grand residence – a collectible piece.
Exceptional cabinet set in the purest, monumental Louis XIV style, possibly similar to Befort Jeune, Tahan, or Diehl. Likely made to order for a member of the family of a high dignitary.

Centered cover of a rocaille medallion with shell, pearls, and acanthus leaves in high relief.
Four corner wedges with winged angel-headed figures of extreme delicacy.

Original lock with its key.

Dimensions :
Length 27 cm × Depth 20 cm × Height 14 cm

Condition:
No accidents, no restoration, no added parts
Small dent on the medallion.

Lock and key work perfectly
This type of box, due to its size and richness, is quite rare.
A unique piece, worthy of the grandest historical apartments or the most demanding private collections.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Designer/Artist/Maker
Dans le style Befort jeune
Material
Noble wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
BelgiumVerified
1099
Objects sold
100%
Private

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